Inside Applications Engineer

Job Description

Join our Team of Employee Owners!

Why work for a company when you can own it?

Cummins-Wagner Co. Inc is a 100% Employee Owned Company, representing industry leading manufacturers of pumps, air compressors, vacuum, and heat transfer equipment. From our Annapolis Junction, MD location we provide comprehensive pre-sale & post sale support including, design, packaging and service.

Job Title: Inside Applications Engineer

Department: Maryland Commercial Department

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Reports To: Engineered Services Manager

Job Overview:

The Applications Engineer will play a key role in supporting Cummins-Wagner’s internal teams and external customers. This position is responsible for the design and specification of mechanical, plumbing, and utility systems for commercial and industrial applications, including hydronic heating and cooling, steam, compressed air, and other process-related systems.

In this role, you will provide technical expertise to both the sales team and clients throughout the acquisition and fulfillment stages of equipment projects. Success requires a strong blend of customer service skills to guide system design and purchasing decisions, along with the technical ability to understand and clearly communicate complex HVAC equipment and systems.

Our Most Successful Inside Applications Engineers:

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Has 0–2 years of experience in the HVAC industry, ideally with design, hydronic systems, or commercial HVAC equipment.

Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF editing; experience with equipment sizing software is a plus.

Possesses superior communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.

Exhibits a goal-oriented mindset and a customer-focused attitude, with the ability to cultivate strong relationships and build rapport.

Is self-motivated, applies a strong sense of urgency, and maintains extensive attention to detail in all tasks.

Excels in math and problem-solving, managing multiple projects and responsibilities with ease while delivering accurate, high-quality results.

Works well independently and thrives as an effective and collaborative team member.

Must be able to pass background and reference checks, as well as a drug test.

Scope of Responsibility:

Aiding the outside application engineering team in supporting their design MEP engineering, and school board accounts.

Drive specifications for all products represented by Cummins-Wagner with the influencers described above, with the goal of becoming their preferred supplier.

Provide expert guidance for the engineering community in finding solutions to project needs.

Provide support to sales engineers, consulting engineers, contractors, and technical buyers for system and product selection, system design assistance, and pricing during the design and fulfillment stages.

Responsible for the timely completion of projects and maintaining owner, engineer, or contractor satisfaction.

Assisting the estimating department with optimization/validation of the equipment to include the selection of size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. of the HVAC equipment, by reviewing the plans and specifications.

Provides technical product support to ensure the accuracy and usability of IT systems, including Experlogix, CRM, NetSuite etc.

Leverages relationships with represented manufacturers to enhance customer service, product development, and product differentiation.

Stay abreast of industry trends.

Documents work by maintaining files for each job, including, but not limited to, internal and external customer correspondence to mitigate project risk.

Simultaneously handles a large and diverse number of projects and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.

Assist in specialty projects as directed by management.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Cummins-Wagner Gives Back to Employees:

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Bonus Program

Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance

401k Match

Flexible Spending Account

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Our History:

Founded in 1960 by "Charlie" Cummins and "Chub" Wagner, Cummins-Wagner began as a one-product, two-employee company in a one-room office. Without a well-recognized brand product line, their commitment to customer service was the company's impressive strength. This commitment to customer service allowed the company to grow and attract significant product lines. Recognizing that ownership inspired the dedication that resulted in their customer-driven business's success, they established an ESOP* and sold the company to their employees in 1985.

Today, the company's strength comes from the product lines we represent and from the total dedication of over 250 Employee Owners to the principle of customer satisfaction. We appreciate the value of our impressive team and look forward to welcoming you!

*As an "ESOP" company with 100% of the common stock universally and exclusively owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOT), employees are motivated to work for the long-term success of the company to a degree unmatched by those of our competitors. ESOP companies generally outperform non-ESOP companies. For more information on ESOPs, visit

Cummins-Wagner Co. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Cummins-Wagner Co. Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Full-time