Sales Engineer Intern

Company Profile:

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.  For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

CaptiveAire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Summary: The Sales engineer internship will focus on servicing customers in a technical sales environment.  The ideal candidate is currently in a mechanical-or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of December 2025 or later and has an interest in being a Sales Engineer. This position is an onsite role available full time in Summer 2025. 

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Engineering team to generate AutoCad driven submittals and detailed proposals.
• Processing jobs for production via our computerized information system
• Subcontracting and coordinating buyouts for fire suppression. Installations
• Coordination of equipment start-ups
• Work with accounting department to provide documentation to pay invoices.
• Sales proposal generation and additional customer service support to customers (some regions allow this more than others)

NOTE: Excellent performance may lead to direct sales, field service or other engineering opportunities upon graduation.

Qualifications:

• WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GO-GETTER!
• Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of December 2024 or later
• Knowledge of HVAC a plus
• Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD
• Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer.
• Must be able to work in office.  This is NOT a remote role.

Salary:

Competitive hourly pay ranging in $20-25/hr.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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