Technical Sales Intern- Tampa

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

Position Summary

The Sales engineering internship will focus on a variety of sales and customer related engineering tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

The Sales engineering internship will focus on a variety of sales and customer related engineering tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is currently in a mechanical-or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of May 2027 and has an interest in being a Sales Engineer. The role will be full-time (around 40 hours per week) in the local sales office for Summer 2026 with the potential to continue part-time in Fall 2026.

NOTE: Excellent performance may lead to full-time employment opportunities in sales, field service or other engineering roles upon graduation.

Why Work for CaptiveAire?

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos
  

What Our Interns Have To Say

During my time as an intern at CaptiveAire, I was able to grow my communication and technical skills and gain practical experience that complemented my time as an Engineering student. I built confidence in presentations, communication with peers, AutoCAD, and other program skills. I was also introduced to the HVAC and Construction field while simultaneously developing sales skills and strategies.

CaptiveAire is an excellent company that fosters employee growth by offering a wealth of valuable resources to enhance knowledge and skills, enabling employees to achieve success at their own pace and with the support of leadership. The internship equipped me with similar responsibilities to those I now hold in my full-time Technical Sales position, which significantly boosted my confidence and laid the foundation for my current career.

My internship showed me how to personally own a project, and just how rewarding it is to see the project you did the calculations for, that you designed from start to finish, be up and operational in the field. This internship was a truly unique experience, as from the first day you have a real impact on the customers you serve. Your success is directly tied to the success of a project, so you are constantly driven to learn and to deliver the best work possible. You work with such a wide variety of projects and products that every day you’re learning something new.

If you’re an engineering student with a drive for helping and working with others in a fast-paced environment, I would strongly recommend an internship with CaptiveAire.

Job Description

• 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
  

Qualifications

• WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GO-GETTER!
• Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of May 2027
• Available to work full-time (around 40 hours per week) Summer 2026 (May to August)
• Knowledge of HVAC a plus
• Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD
• Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID ROLE
• Local candidates preferred- no housing provided

Salary

Competitive hourly pay ranging in $20-25/hr DOE.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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