Industrial Refrigeration Sales Engineer

Address 2250 Mc Kinley Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43204, US

Compensation $80,000.00 - $/year

Engineer Sales Success from Scope to Completion - Join Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration Inc as a Industrial Refrigeration Sales Engineer!

Position Title:

Industrial Refrigeration Sales Engineer

Company Name:
Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration Inc

Salary: $80,000-$120,000 per year, depending on experience and consistently contributed value

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Overview

Are you a technically skilled communicator who thrives at the intersection of engineering, estimating, and execution? Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration Inc is seeking a Sales Engineer to define project scope, build estimates, and manage industrial refrigeration projects from concept through completion. You'll play a pivotal role in turning complex customer needs into clearly scoped solutions while guiding the project to align with the budget you design.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both pre-award planning and post-award project management in a high-demand, highly technical trade.

Who We Are

For over 40 years, Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration Inc. has been a leader in the design, build, and service of ammonia-based industrial refrigeration systems across Ohio. Based in Columbus, we partner with food and beverage companies statewide to deliver energy-efficient, precision-engineered systems with unmatched reliability and support. We are a small, agile, and technically driven team that values craftsmanship, continuous learning, and long-term relationships-with our clients and our employees.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Award (Estimating & Proposal Development)

• Translate customer conversations and vague needs into detailed scopes of work
• Draft subcontractor scopes and source subcontractor pricing
• Compile self-perform labor estimates and materials lists
• Outline clear, compelling customer proposals in collaboration with the Account Executive or PM

Post-Award (Project Delivery)

• Finalize system design and build a complete materials list, prioritizing long-lead items
• Coordinate equipment submittals and initiate fabrication releases
• Develop and maintain the full project schedule, managing critical path and interdependencies
• Lead ongoing customer communication and attend jobsite construction meetings
• Prepare prefabrication drawings, equipment layouts, and P&IDs
• Oversee installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and update schedules in real-time
• Assemble closeout documentation and facilitate final handover

Technical Tools & Estimating Systems

• Use CAD and PDFs for design and takeoffs
• Build and refine estimating spreadsheets with advanced logic (not just data entry)
• Estimate budgets, track job costs, and monitor progress using spreadsheets and project controls
• Develop modular quoting tools for scalable, repeatable project estimating
• Ensure estimates are fully aligned with execution plans, from materials to manpower

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Welding, or Materials Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required
• Industrial refrigeration experience highly preferred
• Estimating experience with pipe welding and fabrication required
• Proficiency using CAD for layout/design and PDFs for estimating takeoffs
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, material takeoffs, and construction processes
• Proven ability to build or customize estimating tools and logic-based spreadsheets
• Experience with project scheduling, logistics, and interdependency management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing professionalism
• Comfortable with uncertainty; capable of guiding customers toward clarity and confidence
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to 'own' projects from concept to completion

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and value contributed
• Health Insurance Options
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Company and Team Events
• Training, Certifications & Continued Education Support
• Tech Package (Laptop, Software, Mobile Support as Needed)
• Travel Expenses Covered for Jobsite Meetings

Schedule

• Full-Time - Monday to Friday
• Primarily in-person work in Central Ohio
• Approximately 25% out-of-town travel for job sites and training

Location

• Columbus, OH (Headquarters)
• Primary work in Central Ohio
• Travel required across Ohio (approx. 25%)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are proud to be 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Next Steps

If you're ready to design solutions, build trust, and lead projects from blueprint to handover-apply today and grow your engineering career with Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration Inc!

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