Sales Engineer Intern - HVAC & AutoCAD (Summer 2026)

CaptiveAire Systems; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

CaptiveAire Systems in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sales Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, focusing on sales and customer‑related engineering tasks in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with a May 2027 graduation and is interested in becoming a Sales Engineer.

Role is full-time (~40 hours/week) in the local sales office, with potential to continue part-time in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with graduation May 2027.
• Available to work full-timeSummer 2026 (May–August).
• HVAC knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills.
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills with a customer service mindset.
• Not a remote or hybrid role; on-site in Tampa.
• Local candidates preferred; no housing provided.

Responsibilities

• Engineering/inside sales tasks – parts orders, accounting, selections, designs.
• Outside sales tasks – market research, cold calling.
• Special projects assigned by sales team related to office efficiencies, data analysis or market research/development.
• Field engineering – job site visits and exposure to field service tasks.

Skills

AutoCAD

HVAC knowledge

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Education

Mechanical or construction-oriented curriculum

Graduation May 2027

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CaptiveAire Systems in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sales Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, focusing on sales and customer‑related engineering tasks in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with a May 2027 graduation and is interested in becoming a Sales Engineer.

Role is full-time (~40 hours/week) in the local sales office, with potential to continue part-time in Fall 2026.