Technical Sales Intern- Fall 2025

Job Description

Position Summary:<br />The Sales engineer internship will focus on inside support servicing customers in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate is currently in a mechanical-or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of May 2026 and has an interest in being a Sales Engineer. The role will be for part time this Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026.<br />NOTE:<br /> Excellent performance may lead to full-time employment opportunities in sales, field service or other engineering roles upon graduation.<br />Why Work for CaptiveAire?<br />Nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.<br />Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.<br />Mission:<br /> to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price<br />Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos<br />What our Interns have to say:<br />During my time as an intern at CaptiveAire, I was able to grow my communication and technical skills and gain practical experience that complemented my time as an Engineering student. I built confidence in presentations, communication with peers, AutoCAD, and other program skills. I was also introduced to the HVAC and Construction field while simultaneously developing sales skills and strategies.<br />CaptiveAire is an excellent company that fosters employee growth by offering a wealth of valuable resources to enhance knowledge and skills, enabling employees to achieve success at their own pace and with the support of leadership. The internship equipped me with similar responsibilities to those I now hold in my full-time Technical Sales position, which significantly boosted my confidence and laid the foundation for my current career.<br />My internship showed me how to personally own a project, and just how rewarding it is to see the project you did the calculations for, that you designed from start to finish, be up and operational in the field. This internship was a truly unique experience, as from the first day you have a real impact on the customers you serve. Your success is directly tied to the success of a project, so you are constantly driven to learn and to deliver the best work possible. You work with such a wide variety of projects and products that every day you're learning something new. If you're an engineering student with a drive for helping and working with others in a fast-paced environment, I would strongly recommend an internship with CaptiveAire.<br />Job Description:<br />Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br />Work closely with Engineering team to generate AutoCad driven submittals and detailed proposals.<br />Servicing customers (mechanical contractors, engineers, equipment dealers) via phone and written contact in a technical sales environment.<br />Generating quotes, remote monitoring support and other engineering tasks as needed<br />Qualifications:<br />WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GO-GETTER!<br />Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of May 2026<br />Available to work part time in the upcoming fall and/or spring<br />Knowledge of HVAC a plus<br />Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD<br />Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer.<br />Must be able to work in a fast paced environment<br />THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID ROLE<br />Local candidates preferred- no housing provided<br />Salary:<br />Competitive hourly pay ranging in $20-25/hr DOE.<br />Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.<br />To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Canada. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.<br />#P1<br />#LI-TL1