Sales Application Engineer

Job Description

Accutrol is Hiring: Instrumentation & Valve Automation Applications Engineer

Location: Sulphur, LA or Baton Rouge, LA Office (Onsite / Some Travel)

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years preferred)

Why Join Accutrol?

Accutrol is a fast-growing, industrial distributor serving the Gulf South region. We are a company that operates with speed, agility, and a high-energy team culture. We focus heavily on solving complex fluid control challenges for major Chemical and Refining manufacturers along the Gulf Coast. If you are a self-motivated engineer who does well in a fast-paced environment and wants to see the direct impact of your work daily, you will thrive here. We offer direct access to leadership, ongoing factory training, and competitive performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities:

Design & Sizing Solutions: Analyze customer process data (flow, pressure, aggressive chemicals, high temperatures) to correctly size, select, and specify control valves, automated on/off valves, and instrumentation for chemical plants and refineries. Provide measurement solutions from our vast product offering.

Build Winning Proposals: Turn around fast, accurate, and comprehensive technical and commercial quotes for complex plant RFQs, turnarounds, and capital projects.

Partner with Sales: Act as the technical backbone for our outside sales team, reviewing client P&IDs and piping specs to deliver engineered solutions that best fit our customers needs.

Integrate Systems: Select and configure the right accessories (solenoids, limit switches, smart positioners) to ensure seamless connection to plant DCS/PLC systems.

Manage Vendor Relations: Work closely with our manufacturing partners to source specialty components, expedite long-lead items, and maintain a competitive edge.

Job Requirements:

The Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (relevant field experience will be considered).

The Experience: 3+ years of direct experience working with industrial valves, actuators, or process instrumentation.

The Knowledge: Strong grasp of fluid mechanics, pressure drop calculations, and actuator torque curves. You must be highly proficient at reading refinery blueprints and P&IDs.

Chemical/Refining Familiarity: Deep understanding of the unique demands, severe service environments, and standards of Gulf Coast chemical processing and refining.

Digital Communication: Understanding of communication protocols (HART, Modbus, Profibus) and digital positioner configuration.

The Sizing Skill: Hands-on experience using industry-standard valve and actuator sizing software. Differintal Flow Elements, Ultrasonic, Coriolis, EMF, Thermal Dispersion Flow meters. Regulator Sizing, Thermowell WFA Calculations and more.

Preferred Qualifications:

Existing relationships or familiarity with local chemical and refining plant standards in the Baton Rouge or Lake Charles/Sulphur corridors.

Familiarity with industry standards like ASME, API, ANSI, and ISA.

Experience with 3D CAD modeling (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive salary

IRA Plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Direct mentorship from industry veterans and continuous factory certification training.

Full-time