HVAC Inside Sales Engineer II — Proposals & Solutions

Ambient; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Engineer II to join our Bay Area team. This role supports outside sales engineers with equipment selections, estimating, proposals, and submittals for commercial HVAC projects, handling multiple priorities and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in commercial HVAC inside sales or related fields, can work independently, and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC inside sales, estimating, applications engineering, or similar technical sales support.
• Experience reviewing mechanical plans and specifications.
• Experience preparing HVAC proposals and bid packages.
• Experience generating equipment submittals.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support Outside Sales Engineers throughout the sales process.
• Review mechanical drawings, project specifications, and schedules.
• Independently perform HVAC equipment selections using manufacturer selection software.
• Prepare accurate equipment quotations and proposals.
• Develop complete equipment submittal packages for awarded projects.
• Provide technical support to consulting engineers, contractors, and owners.
• Coordinate with manufacturers regarding pricing, engineering questions, and lead times.
• Maintain project information and opportunity data within the company CRM.
• Coordinate project schedules and equipment delivery timelines.
• Ensure smooth project handoff to Project Coordinators and Project Managers.
• Build strong relationships with customers, engineers, contractors, and factory partners.
• Provide engineering assistance throughout the life of the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Independent work

Project management

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

HVAC selection software

Job description

Ambient is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Engineer II to join our Bay Area team. This role supports outside sales engineers with equipment selections, estimating, proposals, and submittals for commercial HVAC projects, handling multiple priorities and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in commercial HVAC inside sales or related fields, can work independently, and communicate clearly.