Inside Mechanical Application Engineer/Estimator - Staffing Ninja : Job Details

Position: Inside Mechanical Application Engineer/Estimator

Location: Weston, FL

Salary Range: $60,000 - $100,000/year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

The client is a leading independent HVAC manufacturers representative serving Southeast Florida, one of the nation's most robust economies. Representing over 25 manufacturers, we provide innovative and energy-efficient HVAC solutions tailored to meet diverse applications. We collaborate with industry professionals and end users from concept to project execution, ensuring value-added, cost-effective results for complex challenges.

Position Summary

The Inside Mechanical Application Engineer/Estimator will be responsible for coordinating equipment selection, pricing, and project submittals. This role demands excellent organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. You will collaborate extensively with the Sales Team, Customers, and Manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate project execution. This role offers a clear pathway to an Outside Sales Engineer position if desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed job files for each project.
• Optimize projects through product selection, specifications, value engineering, and redesigns.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Support Outside Sales Engineers and MEP Consultants with product selections.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including Owners, Architects, and Contractors.
• Prepare and organize data for order entry.
• Utilize computer-based pricing and selection tools.
• Interpret and analyze building plans and specifications.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers, contractors, engineers, and manufacturers.
• Identify and address project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve project concerns to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Travel occasionally for training purposes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years as an Application Engineer or Estimator in an HVAC manufacturers' representative firm.
• Familiarity with MEP consulting, architecture, design, and construction industries is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Experience with manufacturer software like Johnson Controls' Solution Navigator, YorkWorks, Edge, K-Select, Bosch BST, or Wilo Pump Intelliquip is advantageous.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic Skills: Ability to grasp complex concepts, adapt to changes, and navigate ambiguity.
• Operational Skills: Effectively prioritize tasks, organize processes, and streamline workflows.
• Behavioral Skills: Proactive problem-solving, conflict resolution, and goal-oriented drive.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, relationship-building, and stress management.

Physical Demands

• Regularly operate a computer and phone, with occasional climbing, kneeling, or balancing.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity for close and distance tasks.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• 401(k) with matching (up to 3%).
• Health insurance (employee coverage).
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Professional development assistance.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus pay available.

Relocation Requirements

• Must reliably commute or plan to relocate to Weston, FL 33326 before starting work.