Project Sales Engineer – Mechanical/HVAC
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a Project Sales Engineer – Mechanical/HVAC to help grow our commercial and industrial mechanical services business throughout the Greater Cincinnati market.
This role is ideal for someone who understands HVAC and mechanical systems and enjoys working directly with customers to solve complex facility and project challenges. You may currently work in technical sales, HVAC equipment sales, mechanical engineering, project engineering, estimating, project management, or mechanical construction.
A specific career path is not required. Success in this position comes from the ability to understand customer needs, develop technically sound solutions, communicate recommendations effectively, and build strong relationships that result in awarded projects.
You will collaborate with building owners, facility leaders, contractors, engineers, and internal operations teams to identify opportunities and develop HVAC and mechanical solutions from initial discussions through proposal development and project award.
What You’ll Do
- Build relationships with commercial and industrial customers throughout the Cincinnati market
- Identify new project opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships
- Meet with building owners, facility leaders, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements
- Evaluate existing HVAC and mechanical systems, operational challenges, project needs, and customer objectives
- Develop repair, replacement, retrofit, renovation, and mechanical construction solutions
- Translate technical concepts into practical recommendations customers can easily understand
- Develop project scopes, budgets, estimates, proposals, and presentations with support from engineering, estimating, operations, and field teams
- Collaborate with internal technical resources to determine the best solution for each opportunity
- Present recommendations and proposals to customers and guide opportunities through negotiation and contract award
- Maintain customer relationships throughout the sales and project lifecycle
- Identify additional opportunities to provide value through HVAC, mechanical, controls, and building solutions services
Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of commercial or industrial HVAC and mechanical systems
- Ability to understand mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment selections, scopes of work, and technical documentation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities while coordinating with internal teams
- Commercial mindset with an interest in business development and long-term customer partnerships
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in HVAC or mechanical equipment sales
- Experience in technical or field sales engineering
- Experience in mechanical engineering or consulting engineering
- Experience with HVAC or mechanical system design
- Experience in project engineering or project management
- Experience in mechanical construction
- Experience in HVAC estimating or project development
- Experience with commercial HVAC service, retrofit, or replacement sales
- Experience developing technical solutions based on customer or project needs
- Experience with estimating, proposals, project scopes, equipment selection, budgeting, or construction documents
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
- Equivalent HVAC, mechanical, construction, or technical sales experience may be considered in place of a degree
Who Could Be Successful in This Role
- Mechanical engineers who enjoy customer-facing work and project development
- HVAC equipment or technical sales professionals seeking larger project opportunities
- Commercial HVAC sales professionals looking for broader resources and capabilities to support growth
- Estimators, designers, project engineers, or project managers who want to leverage their technical expertise in a business development role
If you enjoy solving customer challenges and have a strong foundation in HVAC and mechanical systems, this opportunity offers the chance to combine technical expertise with relationship-driven sales.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $115,000 to $135,000 annually
- Commission opportunities based on awarded project sales
Why Join Us
Join a team that delivers commercial and industrial HVAC, mechanical construction, building automation, security, and integrated building solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineering, construction, service, controls, and field professionals while helping customers address complex facility and operational challenges. This role offers the resources, support, and career opportunities typically found in a larger organization while maintaining a strong local market presence and customer focus.