HVAC Controls Solutions Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Application Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. You will coach the sales team, develop strategies for HVAC controls opportunities, and collaborate with engineering to analyze costs and provide turnkey solutions to building owners.

The role emphasizes a strong background in building automation, Tridium Niagara or similar systems, and knowledge of BACnet IP protocols, with a focus on securing profitable projects and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4–6+ years in commercial HVAC, energy, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methods and contracting options for customer solutions.
• Experience with building automation and control system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train service and solutions sales force in consultative selling.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to target and qualify prospects for HVAC systems.
• Analyze operating costs for opportunities and assist with due diligence and data gathering.
• Coordinate with project management to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Create value propositions for Daikin Applied services with energy savings calculations.

Skills

Consultative selling

Project coordination

Customer relations

Strategic business planning

Sales pipeline reporting

Team mentoring

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience

Tools

Tridium Niagara based/Open Protocol Systems

BACnet IP protocol

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Application Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. You will coach the sales team, develop strategies for HVAC controls opportunities, and collaborate with engineering to analyze costs and provide turnkey solutions to building owners.

The role emphasizes a strong background in building automation, Tridium Niagara or similar systems, and knowledge of BACnet IP protocols, with a focus on securing profitable projects and maintaining customer satisfaction.