Sales Engineer
NOV
Navasota, TX · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
Researching customer technical specifications and creating conceptual CAD layouts for new pressure pumping equipment.
Review contracts and technical detail documents. Assist with contract clarifications and interpretation.
Creating calculations for new unit configurations for weight and unit capacities.
Preparing and conducting technical sales briefings for customer and company representatives.
Researching customer technical specifications and providing feedback to the sales department for estimating the costs, resources, time, and technical requirements of modifying, configuring, and installing the product or solution.
Research and advise on applicable laws, regulatory requirements, codes, and technical standards.
Participate in project kick-off and contract review meetings to handoff conceptual work to production engineering
Participate in product line discussions for awareness of market trends, customer feedback, and field issues.
Facilitate and assist with generating specification documents for new products transitioning from R&D to production.
Develop sales support and customer facing documentation for our products and processes.
Work with product line in review of customer fleet compatibility analysis.
Stay up to date on emerging market trends and how they relate to incoming equipment quote proposals.
Coordinate engineering involvement with key internal and external customers including suppliers, consultants, senior management, and other NOV organizations.
Utilize customer service skills to explain technical products to non-technical audiences.
Follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures, and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Contribute and attend sales, production, and project action meetings as required. All other assigned or associated tasks and duties to help meet or exceed the customer expectations and company goals.
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance with all NOV standards and policies
Compliance with all facility guidelines
HSE REQUIREMENTS
Primarily work Indoors, occasionally outdoors on equipment locations.
Occasional work around or on functioning equipment.
Occasional traveling to customer field locations, possibly internationally.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications required.
Professional Engineering (PE) designation is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years Engineering and Design experience.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is required.
Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of oilfield service equipment (pressure pumping, cementing, coiled tubing, nitrogen pumping, snubbing, etc.) is considered a strong asset.
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and departments.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Strong organizational, prioritization and planning skills.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.