Electric Air

Tech-enabled heat pump contractor that cuts costs by 60%

Heat Pump Sales Engineer

Redwood City
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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Jeremy Osborne
Jeremy Osborne
Founder

About the role

Electric Air is building a modern home climate company.

We install heat pumps across the Bay Area and have developed our own heat pump product platform, Redwood, designed around simpler retrofits, thoughtful design, and a better homeowner experience.

Electric Air combines:

  • real-world HVAC operations

  • product development

  • software and technology

  • design and branding

  • customer experience

What to expect

As a Heat Pump Sales Engineer, you'll guide homeowners to select the right heat pump systems tailored to their unique needs, prioritizing customer satisfaction over sales targets.

You'll develop a strong foundation in heat pump technology, ductwork, and general construction, while consistently delivering exceptional service across phone, email, and in-home consultations. You'll also gain hands-on, practical experience by working closely with our installation teams on real-world projects. This role is a unique blend of technical expertise and customer-centric service, ensuring every customer enjoys a seamless, informed, and high-quality experience from start to finish.

What you’ll do? 

  • Build and manage a project pipeline for residential heat pump installations.

  • Lead the full sales cycle: client outreach, needs assessment, proposal development, closing deals, and providing after-sales follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Conduct detailed system assessments, estimating appropriate equipment based on heating and cooling loads, electrical panel compatibility, spatial constraints, and installation finishes.

  • Prepare and present accurate, high-quality proposals, addressing custom requirements and complex scenarios.

  • Support strategic initiatives such as market analysis, policy advocacy, and go-to-market planning focused on heat pump and home energy technologies.

What You'll Bring:

  • 3-5 years of experience in sales and/or engineering roles. 

  • Proven experience in sales, business development, or technical advisory roles within the HVAC, building services, or solar and battery energy sectors.

  • Eagerness to understand heat pump systems and their application. 

  • Strong skills in customer relationship management.

  • Excellent analytical skills for evaluating potential options for homeowners. 

  • Outstanding communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to a varied audience.

  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

  • Willingness to travel as required to meet business objectives.

  • Commitment to fostering a positive work environment aligned with our core values and mission.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

  • A comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Professional development opportunities through workshops, courses, and conferences.

  • Participation in a dynamic and supportive team committed to positively impacting the environment and communities we serve.

About Electric Air

Electric Air is a tech-enabled HVAC contractor based in Redwood City, California, on a mission to electrify how we heat and cool our homes. We specialize in replacing fossil fuel systems with high-efficiency heat pumps for space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water. By combining expert installation with modern software tools, we streamline every step of the process - from design and permitting to installation and long-term support. Our team of HVAC professionals, engineers, and software developers is building the future of home climate control with smarter, cleaner solutions that deliver comfort, performance, and peace of mind. Backed by Y Combinator, Leap Forward Ventures, and other leading investors, Electric Air is accelerating the shift to all-electric homes.

Electric Air
Founded:2023
Batch:S23
Team Size:18
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Chris Mui
Chris Mui
Founder
Jeremy Osborne
Jeremy Osborne
Founder