Engineering Intern

Daikin Applied Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Engineering Co-op to support commercial HVAC projects from sale to delivery. You will work with project and field sales engineers to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work, ensuring compliance with plans and budgets while keeping customers and factories aligned on timelines.

Responsibilities include site visits, pre-sales support, and coordinating with sales teams to deliver accurate quotes and proposals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data gathering and decision-making skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reports, meetings, and client interactions.
• Organizational and planning skills to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Willingness to travel locally to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from sale through delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Serve as liaison between customers, sales teams, and Daikin Applied factories.
• Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect HVAC equipment.
• Assist with HVAC equipment selection for system design.
• Help determine project timelines, ship dates and costs.
• Troubleshoot requests and changes to project scope.
• Provide technical input on product selection for proposals and pricing.
• Prepare proposals and submittals in response to RFPs/RFIs.
• Respond promptly to sales inquiries using internal tools.
• Coordinate with Product Sales Managers for pre-sales support.
• Stay current on new products through technical training.
• Take on special projects leveraging strengths.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company!

Position Summary

The Project Engineering Co-op will support Daikin Applied's commercial HVAC projects from sale through delivery, with the goal of creating an excellent customer experience. Working alongside project engineers and field sales engineers, the co‑op will help plan, schedule and coordinate engineering work, monitor projects for compliance with plans and specifications, and keep customers, sales teams and factories aligned on timelines, budgets and scope. This role offers hands‑on exposure to HVAC equipment, customer‑facing project management and the technical side of sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure customer satisfaction by confirming that what was sold is clearly communicated and delivered.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, the sales team and Daikin Applied factories.
• Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect Daikin Applied HVAC equipment.
• Assist Field Sales Engineers with HVAC equipment selection for use in system design.
• Help determine project timelines, ship dates and project costs.
• Troubleshoot customer requests and changes to a project's original scope of work.
• Support the sales team with technical input on selecting and applying standard or modified products.
• Prepare professional sales proposals and submittals in response to client RFPs and RFIs.
• Provide prompt, accurate responses to sales inquiries on special applications, systems and pricing using internal quoting tools.
• Coordinate with Product Sales Managers and Application Engineering to provide pre‑sales support across Daikin Applied HVAC products.
• Stay current on new products by attending technical training.
• Take on special projects that make use of your strengths.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to gather information, weigh alternatives and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and business correspondence and presenting information to managers, customers and clients.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage time, set goals and build realistic action plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or interest in HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer or building systems.
• Experience in a customer‑facing, project coordination or team leadership role.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety‑sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!