About the role#
The Project Engineering Co-op supports commercial HVAC projects from the point of sale through final delivery. You will work alongside project and field sales engineers to plan, schedule, and coordinate technical work. This role involves monitoring projects for compliance with specifications and keeping customers, sales teams, and factories aligned on timelines, budgets, and project scope. You will gain hands-on exposure to HVAC equipment and the technical side of sales.
What you'll do#
- Ensure customer satisfaction by confirming that sold products are clearly communicated and delivered.
- Act as a liaison between customers, the sales team, and Daikin Applied factories.
- Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect HVAC equipment.
- Assist with HVAC equipment selection for system designs.
- Determine project timelines, ship dates, and costs.
- Troubleshoot customer requests and changes to the original scope of work.
- Provide technical input on selecting and applying standard or modified products.
- Prepare professional sales proposals and submittals for RFPs and RFIs.
- Respond to sales inquiries regarding special applications, systems, and pricing using internal tools.
- Coordinate with Product Sales Managers and Application Engineering to provide pre-sales support.
- Attend technical training to stay current on new products.
- Manage special projects based on your individual strengths.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to travel locally to job sites.
- Coursework or interest in HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or building systems is preferred.
- Experience in a customer-facing, project coordination, or team leadership role is a plus.
- Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid position.
About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied Americas operates within the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. Based in Minneapolis, the company provides HVAC solutions, energy management systems, and facility controls. It functions as a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, which was founded in 1924. The parent organization maintains a global presence with over 96,000 employees and production sites in more than 90 locations.
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