Business Development & Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Careers at Southland; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to drive marketing efforts and client relationships in the mechanical refrigeration sector. This role involves designing systems, overseeing marketing strategies, and ensuring project goals are met within budget and time constraints. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovative solutions, this company fosters a collaborative environment where employees can thrive. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a growing team, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time

Training opportunities

Company-paid membership for professional associations

Qualifications

• Strong experience in refrigeration theory and thermodynamics is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• 5+ years in construction with marketing/estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with clients for mechanical services.
• Manage projects from testing to new product releases.
• Train employees and clients on refrigeration systems.

Skills

Team-building skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Cold calling

Understanding of Building Codes

Refrigeration theory

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Design calculation

Analytical skills

Time management

Autonomous work

Education

5 years construction-related experience

3 years marketing/estimating experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP system

Project planning/scheduling software

MS Office

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure assemblies/systems are being fabricated correctly.
• Ensure manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Help solve problems with units in the field.
• Revise/edit manuals with appropriate text for standard custom units.
• Manage projects which may range from short term testing to new product releases.
• Effectively present information.
• Respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and coworkers.
• Train other employees or customers about refrigeration.
• 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.
• Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs.
• Participate in local marketing related organizations (SMPS, etc.)
• Lead the local staff in the development of marketing skills and client relationship development.
• Work closely with the Brandt Project and Construction groups to coordinate RFP responses and associated follow-up interviews.
• Notify supervisor of sales activities and approximate timing of proposal and bid submittals.
• 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.
• Participate in regular in-house planning sessions.
• 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:

• 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.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 5 years’ construction-related experience, with 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or estimating position

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

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
• Competitive Pay
• 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, gender identity, 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. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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