Inside Sales Engineer – Applied Equipment, Commercial HVAC

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About This Role

As a Inside Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting our sales and engineering teams by assisting in the design, selection, and application of chiller systems for various commercial and industrial projects. Your ability to select the right equipment, optimize proposals, and support our sales team will directly impact customer satisfaction, sales success, and our company’s growth.

This position is ideal for individuals with a foundational understanding of HVAC systems who are eager to develop their technical expertise in applied & airside applications. You will work closely with senior application engineers and sales teams to ensure optimal equipment selection, system performance, and energy efficiency.

You will enable the sales team to focus on customer engagement and solution selling. This role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to develop their expertise in HVAC applications while working in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Selection, Quoting, Submittals, & Proposal Development

• • Assist in the design and selection of chiller systems based on project specifications and client requirements.
  • Utilize proprietary selection software to correctly size and configure industrial cooling products.
  • Prepare and distribute technical proposals & submittals, ensuring proper equipment selection, system layout, and cost estimation.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to provide strategic solutions that align with customer needs.
  • If necessary, conduct local site visits to gather data, assess system performance, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Assist in answering technical questions from commercial sales engineers.

• Project Documentation & Process Management

• • Maintain accurate documentation and records of projects, including design calculations, equipment specifications, CRM updates, and client communications.
  • Ensure all technical information is organized, accessible, and aligned with internal standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and proposal accuracy.
  • Support post-sale activities, including installation guidance, start-up technical assistance, and warranty-related inquiries.
• Industry & Product Knowledge Development (5%)

• • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in chiller applications.
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical knowledge and application expertise.
  • Engage with senior engineers and technical mentors to develop a deeper understanding of system performance.
  • Assist in training courses for commercial sales engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate ’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction or a Technical Trade School Certificate/Diploma.
• 2+ Years of Commercial HVAC systems
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Commercial HVAC systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Well-developed organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and self-direct with multiple activities and projects
• Internship or co-op experience in HVAC or a related field.
• Familiarity with HVAC design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, AHRI).

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 13 October 2026

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