Sales Engineer

Midwest Applied Solutions•Hillside, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Midwest Applied Solutions, we move fast—delivering commercial HVAC rental solutions when and where they’re needed most. From one-ton spot coolers to large-scale chillers and cooling towers, our team responds with speed and precision, whether it’s a planned project or a 24/7 emergency. If you’re wired for problem-solving and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll fit right in. Our people set us apart—and with locations across the U.S., there’s room to grow, take on big challenges, and make an immediate impact. Position Overview: As the Sales Engineer, this individual will be responsible for coordinating submittmits, equipment selection, pricing and ship dates for each project. Must be detail and customer service oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Position requires a high level of oral and written correspondence with the Sales Team, Customers and Manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced & high-volume environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or 1-2 years of experience in the HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management or contracting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volume projects
outstanding attention to detail, willingness to collaborate in a team setting and excellent organizational skills are critical
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Read, understand and interpret building plans & specifications
Making equipment selections based on estimating and submittals
Entering orders and managing order fulfillment
Ensuring that projects are executed on time and meet all deadlines
Preparing financial reporting for managed projects
Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration
Coordinating jobsite requirements
Providing technical support for contractor customers
Managing multiple project schedules at one time
Maintaining communication with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff
Optimize the project through the stages of 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 all of the customer’s system design, installation and maintenance expectations
Investigate concerns, implement corrective action and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction