Intern - Engineered Systems Specialist

Job Title
:
Intern - Engineered Systems Specialist

Job Location
:
Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate
:$20-24/hour

Operating Company
:
Midwest Mechanical Solutions

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

About:

Midwest Mechanical Solutions– A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

Midwest Mechanical Solutions is a leading HVAC Representative firm of some of the best-known brands in the commercial engineering HVAC market. At MMS, strong relationships, creative solutions, and an upbeat company culture are what makes us successful. As a Top Workplace employer for six years in a row, we strive to find passionate and innovative people who are eager to share our goals.

Join our team and find out what we’re all about!

Midwest Mechanical Solutions mission statement:

Creating lifelong relationships & projects we can be proud of through creatively applied HVAC solutions

Midwest Mechanical Solutions Core Values:

• Driven/Self Motivated
• Can Do Attitude
• Team Player
• Customer Driven
• Do What’s Right
• Accountable

Check outourwebsite here: Home - MMS

Job Description

An Engineered System Specialist Intern will work alongside our creative team of sales engineers and support staff working to develop HVAC systems for a wide variety of companies. This internship opportunity is designed to provide valuable hands‑on experience in supporting sales engineers in designing and selling commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and systems to consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners. Interns will work alongside multifunctional teams within MMS and will leave this position with a strong introduction to engineered sales, the HVAC industry, and how it fits into the broader construction industry.

This position is non‑exempt (hourly) with a salary range between $20 - $24 per hour dependent upon qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with technical experts to learn the HVAC products, applications, and systems as well as the skills required to be successful in a technical sales environment.
• Under the direction of a more experienced engineer, you will assist taking off, selecting, and pricing equipment meeting engineer’s intent provided by plans and specifications or direct conversation with engineers.
• Assist with preparation of submittal documentation provided for engineering approval.
• Help research and provide solutions to technical questions from customers.
• Engage directly with contacts at some of our over 80 manufacturers that we represent to learn more about their products, applications, and positioning of their products.
• Participate in sales support meetings and contribute ideas to help our teams continually improve in their job functions.
• Some opportunities may be provided to get out in the field to see pre‑construction process, in‑construction job sites, MMS provided equipment in action, and direct customer engagements.
• Interns will work with current Engineered Systems Specialists (ESS), Air Distribution Specialists (ADS) or Project Managers (PM). Single focus or could be a combination of these positions. Short synopsis of these positions below: (interns won’t be independently responsible to perform items listed below but will work to assist others.)

Engineered Systems Specialists and Air Distribution Specialists (main responsibilities are similar but different focus)

• Generate comprehensive customer quotes for multiple products that we represent.
• Prepare detailed submittals per company standard guidelines
• Download and print plot drawings, specifications, schedules, and details as it relates to project quotations
• Process orders for customers and/or Outside Sales Representatives
• Answer phone calls, emails, and send requests to customers relating to: quotes, order processing and tracking, freight claims, product availability, and…