Project Engineer I

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. seeks a Project Engineer in Orlando, FL, to manage customer expectations, coordinate between sales, engineering and manufacturing, and ensure on-time delivery of projects.

The role emphasizes technical collaboration, accurate submittals, and ongoing communication to support post-sale activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 0–2 years experience (3+ preferred), and a background in commercial HVAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of project engineering experience (preferred).
• Commercial HVAC experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in equipment selection for customers preferred.
• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Visio a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete scope of work is communicated, ordered and delivered in full.
• Serve as liaison between customer, sales team and factories to troubleshoot issues.
• Determine project timelines, scheduling and required ship dates.
• Analyze changes to project scope and implement them.
• Manage project financials from costing to invoicing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Engineer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Orlando, FL - In-Office

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall customer satisfaction by ensuring the complete scope of work purchased by the customer is accurately communicated, ordered and delivered in full
• Serve as the liaison between the customer, sales team and equipment factories to troubleshoot and address technical issues and customer questions
• Effectively communicate with the customer to determine project timelines, scheduling and required ship dates
• Analyze customer and engineering requests for changes to the initial project scope of work and implement these changes into the project as required
• Responsible for the accuracy of the project financials from job costing through customer invoicing
• Assist the sales team with technical expertise in the selection/application of standard and/or modified products
• Create professional, technical submittal documents in accordance with the project drawings, specifications and scope of work sold for submission to the customer.
• Monitor the submittal approval process to minimize impact to the overall project schedule
• Provide prompt, accurate responses to sales inquiries regarding special applications, systems or pricing (Daikin Tools Quotations)
• Interface with sales team for technical solutions, including use of Daikin energy analyzer and acoustics software as required
• Coordinate with Application Engineering and Technical Response Groups efforts to provide pre- and post-sales support.
• Keep current on new products by attending technical training and sales meetings
• Process and execute orders in compliance with the project drawings, specifications and scope of work sold.
• Manage the post-sale process from shipping, start-up request and warranty issues through project close out
• May assist with estimating of projects and creating professional, high-grade sales proposals from RFP/RFI from clients for Daikin Applied

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years of prior related experience
• 3+ years of project engineering experience (preferred)
• Previous Commercial HVAC experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience in equipment selection for customers (preferred)
• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience with Visio is a plus

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $120,700 plus annual bonus in Florida. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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! Building a more sustainable planet.

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.