COMPANY OVERVIEW
Corval Group - headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota - is a fully integrated construction, fabrication and business solutions company with nearly 100 years of experience. Building confidence in our client relationships through the talent of our employees has led Corval to be a leader in the construction industry. We are proud of our industry leading record in safety and the investment we make in our employees to stay safe and to continue to advance. As a family-owned company, working at Corval Group is challenging, exciting and rewarding.
SUMMARY
The Refrigeration Sales Engineer actively utilizes technical skills in a team environment to facilitate refrigeration and HVAC system design, customer sales, project management and business development to ensure client satisfaction and profitability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) for all new and or expansion refrigeration systems.
- Present proposals to customers and negotiate contracts which result in sales closure.
- Identify new customers and maintain relationships with current customers.
- Assess and report market and customer trends.
- With the design team, create sketches and related design documents to complete the required refrigeration and HVAC systems to accommodate customer expectations.
- Review design documents by supporting CAD personnel.
- Perform complete estimating functions, commercial project buyout and coordination of material/equipment delivery to site.
- Assist project management construction team with project turnover, budget preparation, schedule preparation and monitoring, and other project guidance to achieve timely and cost effective completion of project(s).
- Periodic financial review and responsibility for overall Profit/Loss of projects.
- Work closely with construction resources to assure projects are being done on time and within budget.
- Accountable for system installation, startup, turnover documents and customer feedback after project completion
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum five years of experience relating to ammonia refrigeration systems, or an Associate’s Degree and ten years of experience.
- Experience in all aspects of project requirements including mechanical, electrical, and structural, including application of current codes is preferred.
- Strong communication skills including effective public speaking skills and effective managing skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills in evaluating situations.
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, plans and/or blueprints and evaluate for compliance with industry standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Required Experience