Entry Level Applications Engineer

Northrich Florida LLC

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching (up to 3%)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

15 days paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A Florida-based HVAC firm is seeking an Application Engineer to coordinate equipment selections and pricing for projects. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation. Responsibilities include maintaining job files and managing multiple projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with experience in MEP consulting being a plus. This position offers a clear pathway to Outside Sales Engineer and includes competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

Expertise in MEP consulting, architecture, or design is a plus.
Ability to prioritize and manage high volume projects.
Experience with manufacturer's software, particularly Johnson Controls - Solution.

Responsibilities

Coordinate equipment selection, pricing, and submittals for projects.
Maintain job files and optimize projects through all stages.
Develop relationships with customers and manage multiple ongoing projects.

Skills

Detail orientation

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Manufacturer's software

Job description

Overview

Northrich Florida LLC is an independent HVAC manufacturers rep in Southeast Florida, one of the strongest economies in the country. We represent over 25 manufacturers, offering innovative systems with a flexibility of equipment and solutions to best match each application. We work with industry professionals and end users from the conceptual stage of projects to provide energy efficient, value-added solutions to their complex problems.

The Opportunity

As an Application Engineer, this individual will be responsible for coordinating equipment selection, pricing and submittals for each project. Must be detail and customer service oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Position requires a high level of oral and written correspondence with the Sales Team, Customers and Manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced & high-volume environment. This position has a clear path to Outside Sales Engineer, if desired.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain job files for each project.
Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns.
Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
Assist Outside-Sales Engineers and MEP Consultants with equipment product selections and consider value engineering options.
Communicate with Owners, Architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors.
Utilize computer-based pricing & selection tools.
Respond to and track Submittal requests.
Read, understand, and interpret building plans & specifications.
Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers.
Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales team responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s system design, installation, and maintenance expectations.
Investigate concerns, implement corrective action, and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction.
Occasional out-of-town / overnight travel for training.
Advanced computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
Dependable, hardworking, focused, and highly motivated.
Manage multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously.
Prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Competitive knowledge of company represented products and competitive products as well as to enhance capability to optimize project bill of material and competitive positioning on projects.
Learn individual manufacturers systems for product selection, pricing, ordering, etc.

The Required Profile

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Working knowledge of MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering or construction industry a plus.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volume projects.
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with manufacturer's software a plus. Johnson Controls - Solution

Other Skills/Abilities

Strategic Skills

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story.

Operating Skills

Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.

Behavior Skills

Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Northrich Florida LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$60,000 - 65,000 per year, plus bonus.

Benefits (Full-Time employees)