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Position Summary

American Refrigeration is seeking a motivated and mechanically minded Sales Engineering Associate to join our growing Sales Engineering team. Whether you have experience as an industrial refrigeration technician, project engineer, or mechanical engineer, this role provides an opportunity to build upon your technical knowledge while developing the skills needed to engineer and deliver complex industrial refrigeration projects.

As a Sales Engineering Associate, you will work directly alongside experienced Sales Engineers and Service Account Managers, receiving hands-on mentorship while learning every aspect of project development from customer site visits and estimating to equipment selection, proposal development, and construction planning.

No prior estimating or sales experience is required. We are looking for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to continue learning. American Refrigeration will provide the technical training and mentorship needed to become a successful Sales Engineer. This position offers a defined career path toward becoming a Sales Engineer responsible for developing and managing multimillion-dollar industrial refrigeration projects.

Work Environment

· Engineering and estimating in an office environment

· Customer facility visits

· Equipment inspections and field verification

· Jobsite walkthroughs

· Collaboration with engineering, construction, and service personnel

· Regional travel throughout the southeastern United States

Training & Development

· Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems

· Freon and CO2 refrigeration systems

· Refrigeration load calculations

· Equipment selection and sizing

· Controls and system operation

· Estimating and project costing

· Proposal development

· Sales engineering techniques

· Customer relationship management

· Construction coordination

· Mechanical codes and industry standards (IIAR, ASME, OSHA)

Why American Refrigeration?

American Refrigeration designs, builds, and services some of the most complex industrial refrigeration systems in North America. Our projects support food processing facilities, cold storage warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and industrial process cooling systems utilizing ammonia, CO2, and synthetic refrigerants.

Our Sales Engineering team serves as the technical bridge between our customers and our engineering, construction, and service organizations. We work closely with customers to develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through construction.

If you enjoy mechanical systems, solving complex engineering challenges, working directly with customers, and seeing projects come to life, you'll find this role both challenging and rewarding

Compensation & Benefits

American Refrigeration offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and long-term career success, including:

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Performance-based bonus opportunities

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid vacation and holidays

· Company-paid training and professional development

· Opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education

· Company laptop

· Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (as applicable)

· Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Preferred Experience

· Industrial refrigeration service

· Mechanical contracting

· Construction management

· Project engineering

· Mechanical engineering

· Industrial maintenance

· Process piping

· Equipment installation

Additional qualifications include:

· Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.

· Industrial refrigeration experience is highly desirable.

· Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

· Ability to read or willingness to learn P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment submittals.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

· Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, estimating software, or ERP systems is a plus.

· Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned territories.

Who Will Be Successful

· Mechanically curious

· Self-motivated

· Detail-oriented

· Comfortable interacting with customers

· Organized and dependable

· Team-oriented

· Adaptable to changing priorities

· Interested in continuous learning and professional development