Business Development Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Southland Industries Inc.; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company that thrives on collaboration and excellence in the mechanical services industry. As a key player in the team, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients while overseeing marketing efforts for industrial refrigeration services. Your expertise in refrigeration theory, project management, and negotiation will be essential as you lead projects from design to implementation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, safety, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Training Opportunities

Professional Association Memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction, with 3 years in marketing/estimating.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration theory and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and manage marketing strategies.
• Evaluate and design mechanical projects for industrial refrigeration.

Skills

Refrigeration Theory

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

AutoCAD

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Building Codes Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Certifications in Refrigeration

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Project Planning Software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with obtaining new work for Brandt by establishing and maintaining effective contact with new and existing accounts and potential buyers of mechanical Industrial Refrigeration services. Additionally, oversee day-to-day marketing efforts for statewide support.

Design refrigeration, humidity and fluid systems. Provide ongoing industrial/manufacturing engineering support to meet project goals. Accomplish assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

Evaluate, design, and engineer mechanical projects and systems to specification on Industrial Refrigeration projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems.

What you’ll do:

1. Create positive working relationships and maintain regular contact with assigned accounts. Reinforce Brandt’s reputation as a premier provider and valuable partner for mechanical services.
2. Participate in facilitating the ongoing development of the group’s business plan and budget, including methods, contact personnel and short and long-term goals regarding new work contract negotiations and future work potential. Ensure consistency with Brandt’s overall business plan and market strategy.
3. Ensure assemblies/systems are being fabricated correctly.
4. Ensure manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
5. Help solve problems with units in the field.
6. Revise/edit manuals with appropriate text for standard custom units.
7. Manage projects which may range from short term testing to new product releases.
8. Effectively present information.
9. Respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and coworkers.
10. Train other employees or customers about refrigeration.
11. Meet with new and existing client management, staff and supervisory personnel. Create high quality presentations that explain Brandt’s character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities.
12. Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs.
13. Participate in local marketing related organizations (SMPS, etc.)
14. Lead the local staff in the development of marketing skills and client relationship development.
15. Work closely with the Brandt Project and Construction groups to coordinate RFP responses and associated follow-up interviews.
16. Notify supervisor of sales activities and approximate timing of proposal and bid submittals.
17. Identify new work leads and manage follow-up, recordkeeping and information distribution. In doing so, effectively pre-screen opportunities to assist in the go/no-go decision process.
18. Participate in regular in-house planning sessions.
19. Promote Brandt’s Service, MEP Construction, & Projects group where practical. Understand the capabilities and business model of the industrial refrigeration group to funnel good opportunities to their leadership. Communicate potential opportunities to the appropriate person promptly.

Travel Requirements: 50% or more

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Minimum 5 years’ construction-related experience, with 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or estimating position
• Thorough understanding of Brandt’s policies, procedures and capabilities
• Outstanding team-building and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Must possess the desire and capabilities to effectively make “cold calls”
• Thorough understanding of Building Codes and Construction Standards
• Strong experience in refrigeration theory, thermodynamics, heat transfer, design calculation, and AutoCAD required
• Sheet metal design, ERP system, and project planning/scheduling software experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Extensive knowledge of industrial engineering and design techniques plus thorough understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

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