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Technical Sales & Application Engineer, Energy & HVAC

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Location: Remote (East Cost, U.S.-based), with occasional travel for customer meetings
Type: Full-time

 

Poppy is seeking a technically-savvy, customer-facing engineer to support our sales efforts and deliver high-impact HVAC optimization and energy performance plans to Class A and B commercial real estate customers. You’ll help building owners and technical stakeholders understand the value of Poppy’s air measurement platform—from energy savings to health improvements—and lead the performance contracting process from technical analysis, modeling, and M&V when necessary.

 

About the Role

This hybrid role blends sales engineering and solution delivery. You’ll work closely with our sales team during pre-sale engagements to support conversations with technical stakeholders—especially engineers, facilities managers, and energy consultants. You’ll also lead post-sale delivery of HVAC optimization plans, energy savings calculations, and annual technical reviews.

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This is a remote role with occasional U.S. travel for customer meetings and industry events. Preference given to candidates located in Eastern United States (New York, New Jersey, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta). 

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What You’ll Do

 

Sales Support

  • Serve as the technical expert during sales engagements, joining calls with engineers, facilities managers, and sustainability stakeholders

  • Translate customer needs into HVAC performance insights using Poppy’s real-time air measurement tools

  • Build trust by answering technical questions and providing data-driven recommendations
     

Delivery & Technical Engagement

  • Develop and deliver HVAC optimization plans tailored to customer building portfolios

  • Conduct energy savings calculations and performance modeling using Poppy’s methodology

  • Lead technical annual reviews with customers to summarize performance, impact, and opportunities

  • Support Measurement & Verification (M&V) processes based on Poppy’s expertise and customer requirements

  • Collaborate with internal teams (product, data science, engineering) to evolve tools and technical deliverables

  • Opportunity to engage in public speaking on technical topics at industry conferences and ASHRAE events, contribute to industry research and published papers, and help shape new technical innovations in the field
     

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–7+ years of experience in HVAC, building systems, energy engineering, or a related technical role

  • Strong understanding of HVAC system performance, optimization, and energy efficiency

  • Familiarity with ASHRAE Standards (especially 62.1, 90.1, and/or 241)

  • Familiarity with load calculations, energy modeling, commissioning, or M&V frameworks

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings to perform HVAC load calculations and support system optimization.

  • Experience supporting sales teams or customer success in a technical capacity in remote work and fast-paced startup environments

  • Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex technical data for varied audiences

  • Passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy buildings
     

Bonus Points For

  • PE, CEM, or LEED accreditation

  • Experience with building automation, smart building systems, or retro-commissioning

  • Commissioning Professional, or Associate Commissioning Professional

  • Experience working with Class A/B commercial buildings or large institutional portfolios on adoption of new technologies

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Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Equity potential

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • 401(k) program

  • 20 days paid vacation

  • Remote-first culture with in-person team events
     

About Poppy Health Inc.

Poppy is a technology company that delivers breakthrough optimization solutions for energy efficient, healthy buildings. With proprietary real-time air tracer hardware, and innovative software solutions, we help commercial properties reduce operating costs, meet carbon reduction goals, and maintain safe, healthy environments. Our groundbreaking technology is recognized for transforming the building performance industry, earning accolades from institutions like Fast Company.

Join us to be part of a mission-driven team that’s making indoor spaces healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient.

 

Why Join Poppy?

Poppy is redefining how buildings measure and manage indoor air for energy, health, and sustainability outcomes. Our real-time tracer technology empowers building operators to optimize HVAC systems, reduce energy costs, and meet decarbonization targets. We’ve supported over 1,000 buildings across 25 cities and work with leading names in real estate, banking, and energy services.


Interested?

Click “Apply Now” below to submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. We look forward to meeting you!

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