Associate Sales Engineer

Midwest Applied Solutions•Hillside, NY

1d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Midwest Applied Solutions (MAS) is an independent HVAC equipment and solutions provider serving Chicagoland and Central Illinois. The Associate Sales Engineer is an entry-level role that involves learning MAS products and systems to estimate and manage projects. The role coordinates project submittals, equipment selection, pricing, and ship dates, while working closely with the sales team, customers, and manufacturers to complete projects on time and maintain customer satisfaction. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, customer service, communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The employee works in an office environment and frequently in the field. The position offers an annual salary range of $80,000–$100,000, with final compensation based on relevant experience and qualifications. Employees may also perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or 1–2 years of experience in HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management, or contracting; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Ability to prioritize and multitask, deal with ambiguity, and manage high-volume projects.
Outstanding attention to detail, willingness to collaborate in a team setting, and excellent organizational skills.
Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to establish and grow customer relationships through effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to actively listen and attend to the needs of customers, manufacturers, and peers.
Ability to solve problems, negotiate skillfully, and manage stress.
Ability to demonstrate integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness.
Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback, and improve shortcomings.
Regularly use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, and sit; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering, or the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications.
Make equipment selections for estimating and submittals.
Enter orders and manage order fulfillment.
Ensure projects are executed on time and meet deadlines.
Prepare financial reporting for managed projects.
Create and maintain job files throughout each project’s duration.
Coordinate jobsite requirements.
Provide technical support for contractor customers.
Manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.
Communicate with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
Optimize projects through product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering, and redesigns.
Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers, and manufacturers.
Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales-team responsibilities to meet customer expectations for system design, installation, and maintenance.
Investigate concerns, implement corrective action, and communicate with customers and coworkers to maximize customer satisfaction.