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Position Summary
The Project Engineering Co-op will support Daikin Applied's commercial HVAC projects from sale through delivery, with the goal of creating an excellent customer experience. Working alongside project engineers and field sales engineers, the co-op will help plan, schedule and coordinate engineering work, monitor projects for compliance with plans and specifications, and keep customers, sales teams and factories aligned on timelines, budgets and scope. This role offers hands-on exposure to HVAC equipment, customer-facing project management and the technical side of sales.
Key Responsibilities- Help ensure customer satisfaction by confirming that what was sold is clearly communicated and delivered.
- Serve as a liaison between customers, the sales team and Daikin Applied factories.
- Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect Daikin Applied HVAC equipment.
- Assist Field Sales Engineers with HVAC equipment selection for use in system design.
- Help determine project timelines, ship dates and project costs.
- Troubleshoot customer requests and changes to a project's original scope of work.
- Support the sales team with technical input on selecting and applying standard or modified products.
- Prepare professional sales proposals and submittals in response to client RFPs and RFIs.
- Provide prompt, accurate responses to sales inquiries on special applications, systems and pricing using internal quoting tools.
- Coordinate with Product Sales Managers and Application Engineering to provide pre-sales support across Daikin Applied HVAC products.
- Stay current on new products by attending technical training.
- Take on special projects that make use of your strengths.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather information, weigh alternatives and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and business correspondence and presenting information to managers, customers and clients.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage time, set goals and build realistic action plans.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to travel locally to job sites.
- Coursework or interest in HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer or building systems.
- Experience in a customer-facing, project coordination or team leadership role.
- Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Ability to travel locally to job sites
- Coursework or interest in HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or building systems
- Experience in a customer-facing, project coordination, or team leadership role
- Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities
Daikin Applied Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Daikin Applied and has not been reviewed or approved by Daikin Applied.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Hourly, unionized roles benefit from published wage scales and overtime opportunities that reinforce perceptions of fair pay. Transparent minimums in collective agreements help anchor expectations across covered grades.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales roles can access uncapped commission structures that elevate total compensation. Variable earnings opportunities in certain positions contribute to stronger total‑pay potential.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits suite includes medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. Comprehensive core health coverage supports a solid baseline of wellbeing protection.
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What We Do
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. Daikin branded products, solutions, and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices. Daikin Applied’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. reports revenues in excess of $20 billion and has more than 67,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin Industries, Ltd. has more than 90 production sites worldwide and works with customers in more than 150 countries.
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