HVAC Controls Sales Engineer Intern

Johnson Controls•St Louis, MO

About The Position

The HVAC Controls Sales Engineer Internship is designed for engineering students who are passionate about technology but also enjoy building relationships, solving customer challenges, and working in a collaborative, customer-facing environment. This role bridges engineering and business by providing hands-on experience with HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), energy management technologies, and technical sales. Interns will learn how to apply engineering principles to design customer-focused solutions, perform technical evaluations, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Through field exposure, mentorship, and real-world projects, interns will gain valuable experience in both technical problem-solving and professional relationship management.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S. (sponsorship is not available for this roles)
Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the summer
Interested in combining engineering expertise with customer engagement, business development, and consultative sales.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Comfortable interacting with customers, contractors, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
Interested in smart buildings, building automation systems, and HVAC technologies.

Responsibilities

Support Sales Engineers in the design and development of HVAC controls and building automation solutions that address customer operational, sustainability, and energy-efficiency goals.
Participate in customer meetings, site surveys, and technical discussions to gather building requirements and understand mechanical, electrical, and control system applications.
Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, presentations, scope documentation, and solution recommendations for customers, contractors, and consulting engineers.
Shadow Sales Engineers throughout the sales lifecycle, including opportunity identification, customer discovery, solution development, proposal generation, and project turnover.
Collaborate with Operations and Project Teams to gain an understanding of system installation, commissioning, startup activities, and project execution processes.
Work alongside Service Operations teams to understand system maintenance, troubleshooting methodologies, lifecycle service strategies, and long-term customer support.
Participate in project walkthroughs and construction site visits to observe HVAC controls installations and understand the integration of mechanical equipment, sensors, actuators, and control networks.
Utilize Salesforce, estimating, and engineering support tools to track opportunities, maintain project documentation, and support sales forecasting activities.
Develop the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear business value propositions for customers, building owners, contractors, and consulting engineers.