Sr. Project Engineer – Industrial Refrigeration

Software Placement Group, SPG; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life/disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Project Sales Engineer to blend technical project engineering with business development, driving growth in the Southwestern Ohio service territory. You will lead technical solutions, manage the sales process through quoting and close, and build long-term customer relationships via project planning.

Requires 5+ years in Industrial Refrigeration or HVAC, PM experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA; PMP is

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Industrial Refrigeration or HVAC.
• 5+ years in industrial construction, engineering, or project management.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of project management disciplines and techniques (project plan, Gantt, CPM).
• Understanding of industry equipment components and OSHA/EPA requirements.
• Safety-minded with knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to estimate, quote, and sell new business profitably.
• Willingness to directly ask customers for opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the industrial refrigeration and HVAC market.
• Form technical solutions to meet customer needs.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through quoting and close.
• Lead project planning and project management activities.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Industrial Refrigeration

HVAC

Project management

Quoting & estimating

Business development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An entrepreneurial, growth-oriented company in the industrial refrigeration and HVAC industry is seeking a Senior Project Sales Engineer to help drive expansion across its Southwestern Ohio service territory. This role blends technical project engineering with business development, making initial contact with new and existing customers, understanding their needs, and building long-term relationships through quoting and project planning.

What you'll do

• Develop new business opportunities within the industrial refrigeration and HVAC market
• Form technical solutions to meet customer needs
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through quoting and close
• Lead project planning and project management activities
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Refrigeration or HVAC
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial construction, engineering, or project management role
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of project management disciplines and techniques (project plan, Gantt, CPM)
• Understanding of industry equipment components
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements
• Safety-minded with knowledge of safe work practices
• Ability to estimate, quote, and sell new business profitably
• Willingness to directly ask customers for the opportunity to do the work

Preferred qualifications

• Technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration a plus
• Technical knowledge of CO2 refrigeration and mechanical/HVAC systems a plus
• PMP certification a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range based on experience
• Bonus potential based on company profitability
• Health insurance
• Company vehicle (insurance, gas, maintenance/repairs)
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Life/disability insurance
• Relocation assistance

Why this role

This position offers the chance to support company growth in a defined Southwestern Ohio territory while combining technical project engineering with sales and customer relationship building.