Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer - US

Do you want to join a purpose driven company who are making a global impact on society and creat ing a healthier environment both now and for future generations ?

If working with a n honest, fair , reputable, responsible and rapidly expanding global organisation is high on your agenda , joining our team could be f or you.

Here at Whitefox Technologies, we’re growing fast , and we’re looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to help us reduce energy and water waste in industrial processes and drive real-world impact.

You’ll join an innovative team , working closely with global colleagues across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology, sales, and customer experience, focused on delivering scalable, high-value solutions.

You’ll play a key role in helping us more than double our North American business over the next two years, with a strong focus on expanding our membrane technology , especially in the bioethanol sector.

What you’ll do

Position Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Solution Development
• Represent Whitefox values, standards, and safety culture in all customer interactions
• Partner with Sales and customers to understand challenges, analyze process data, and develop practical, membrane-based solutions
• Support Sales in presenting the technical aspects of Whitefox technologies to customers through virtual and in-person meetings
• Communicate technical and economic value clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, positioning Whitefox as the preferred solution
• Solution Design & Value Creation
• Develop conceptual designs of Whitefox solutions designed to address customer needs, such as energy efficiency, water usage, and overall operational performance improvements.
• Develop process simulation models to quantify and validate the expected performance and benefits of proposed solutions.
• Estimate and monetize project benefits, including utility savings, production impacts, carbon credit generation, and other economic drivers.
• Prepare preliminary capital cost estimates, including engineering, equipment, construction, and installation.
• Use techno-economic evaluations (ROI, payback time) to compare, refine, and optimize alternative solution concepts, and clearly communicate the trade-offs to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to early-stage front-end loading / gated development of opportunities by maturing technical scope, cost basis, and risk understanding prior to commercial commitments.
• Develop front-end engineering deliverables to support solution definition, including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, utility summaries, equipment lists, and basis of design documentation.
• Perform preliminary sizing of major process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, membranes, piping systems, and others.
• Identify and document technical risks, assumptions, and open items to support aligned internal decision-making.
• Deliver a high-quality, value-driven customer experience using structured, data-driven approaches
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Support continuous improvement of products, tools, and solution methodologies
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive technologies, and integration opportunities
• Other related duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

​​ Education

• ​B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• ​Advanced degree (M.Sc.) is considered an asset.

​Experience

• ​5+ years of experience in process engineering, solution development, or technical-commercial roles within industrial, energy, or chemical sectors
• ​3+ years of experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD , Symmetry, or equivalent)
• ​Experience in a Technical Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical-commercial role is considered an asset
• ​Experience developing mass and energy balances, utility balances, and process performance models for customer-specific applications
• ​Experience working directly with customers in technical or commercial roles
• ​Experience with brownfield integration, plant modifications, or retrofit projects is an asset
• ​Familiarity with ethanol production processes, or membrane technologies is an asset

At Whitefox we look for people who align with our core values

• Innovation & Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Learning Agility & Resilience
• Outcome-Driven Execution

Job Specs

• Full-time, Permanent , Based in United States
• Travel expected: 25%
• Valid Driver's License required

Additional pay

• Bonus P ay

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Education Assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Find out more about being part of Whitefox Technologies , diverse, inclusive and innovative culture .

‘Waste Less and Produce More ’.