Sales Engineer Internships
Sales engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, with Bosch, Ryerson, and Crane ChemPharma & Energy among the employers posting roles now.
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Texas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high-performance solutions that stand the test of time.
Here, your work matters. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
The HVAC Sales Engineer rotational program is designed to provide real-life experiences and exposure within the sales, estimating, and project management life cycle. The experience provides exposure to each of our sales groups – air distribution, hydronics, applied and owner sales. This opportunity is comprehensive, client-driven, and strategically integrated into the departmental function of Engineering. We are looking for students with the right mix of talent, enthusiasm, leadership skills, and effective communication skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team setting.
At Texas AirSystems, we value our people and empower their professional development in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. Our goal is to build talent and provide opportunities for life-long careers after graduation. This position is onsite, part time in our Irving, TX office.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration.
- Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns.
- Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate with owners, architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors
- Organize project related data for order entry.
- Respond to and track IOM & Submittal requests.
- Read, understand, and interpret building plans & specifications.
- Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers.
- Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales team responsibilities to meet all the customer’s system design, installation, and maintenance expectations.
- Investigate concerns, implement corrective action, and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction.
Expected Experiences:
- 1st Term: Introduction to Texas AirSystems – our customers, manufacturers, and company culture. An understanding of the construction market, including customer roles. Basic HVAC training. Manage bid coordination and attend bid meetings to discuss sales strategy and positioning. Customer service opportunities. Product training workshops. Simple estimating opportunities with air distribution. Participate in customer training and engineering presentations. Participate in ride along with service technicians.
- 2nd Term: CRM Training. Project management and job execution. Site visits to see equipment installations and troubleshooting. Build submittals and release equipment for production/manufacturing. Coordinate startup and warranty process. Participate in project management bi-weekly meetings to gain insights into company objectives and opportunities. Community service project.
- 3rd Term: Job shadowing of a salesperson and “be a technician for a day” if desirable to work in the field. Working with other departments to understand the entirety of the business. Assisting in sales presentations and bidding projects. Working with the hydronics team to understand hydronic systems and application. Factory visit to local factories in Texas and Oklahoma. Cross functional collaboration between departments, customers, and manufacturers. Attend industry networking events.
The Suggested Profile
- A Sophomore or Junior working towards an undergraduate degree in engineering.
- Ability to work full-time/part-time during the upcoming 2 or 3 semesters/summer. i.e – Fall 2026 & beyond
- May or December 2028 graduation preferred.
- Basic knowledge or interest in HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management or contracting environment
- Interest in MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering, or construction industry a plus
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
Other Skills/Abilities
Strategic Skills
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story.
Operating Skills
Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them to maximize workflow.
Behavior Skills
Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.
Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office environment and occasionally in the field.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
Texas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high-performance solutions that stand the test of time.
Here, your work matters. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
The HVAC Sales Engineer rotational program is designed to provide real-life experiences and exposure within the sales, estimating, and project management life cycle. The experience provides exposure to each of our sales groups – air distribution, hydronics, applied and owner sales. This opportunity is comprehensive, client-driven, and strategically integrated into the departmental function of Engineering. We are looking for students with the right mix of talent, enthusiasm, leadership skills, and effective communication skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team setting.
At Texas AirSystems, we value our people and empower their professional development in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. Our goal is to build talent and provide opportunities for life-long careers after graduation. This position is onsite, part time in our Irving, TX office.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration.
- Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns.
- Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate with owners, architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors
- Organize project related data for order entry.
- Respond to and track IOM & Submittal requests.
- Read, understand, and interpret building plans & specifications.
- Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers.
- Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales team responsibilities to meet all the customer’s system design, installation, and maintenance expectations.
- Investigate concerns, implement corrective action, and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction.
Expected Experiences:
- 1st Term: Introduction to Texas AirSystems – our customers, manufacturers, and company culture. An understanding of the construction market, including customer roles. Basic HVAC training. Manage bid coordination and attend bid meetings to discuss sales strategy and positioning. Customer service opportunities. Product training workshops. Simple estimating opportunities with air distribution. Participate in customer training and engineering presentations. Participate in ride along with service technicians.
- 2nd Term: CRM Training. Project management and job execution. Site visits to see equipment installations and troubleshooting. Build submittals and release equipment for production/manufacturing. Coordinate startup and warranty process. Participate in project management bi-weekly meetings to gain insights into company objectives and opportunities. Community service project.
- 3rd Term: Job shadowing of a salesperson and “be a technician for a day” if desirable to work in the field. Working with other departments to understand the entirety of the business. Assisting in sales presentations and bidding projects. Working with the hydronics team to understand hydronic systems and application. Factory visit to local factories in Texas and Oklahoma. Cross functional collaboration between departments, customers, and manufacturers. Attend industry networking events.
The Suggested Profile
- A Sophomore or Junior working towards an undergraduate degree in engineering.
- Ability to work full-time/part-time during the upcoming 2 or 3 semesters/summer. i.e – Fall 2026 & beyond
- May or December 2028 graduation preferred.
- Basic knowledge or interest in HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management or contracting environment
- Interest in MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering, or construction industry a plus
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
Other Skills/Abilities
Strategic Skills
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story.
Operating Skills
Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them to maximize workflow.
Behavior Skills
Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.
Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office environment and occasionally in the field.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
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Tips for Your Sales Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting date suggests
Large employers fill summer sales engineer intern cohorts the preceding fall, often by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear across the full calendar year. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Sales engineer intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so a linked GitHub repo, a documented technical case study, or a CAD portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Two or three complete projects with tools named and outputs visible carry more weight than a list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on a single channel.
Practice the sales engineer intern screen out loud
Sales engineer intern interviews typically include a technical product or solutions screen where interviewers assess how you frame a customer problem and work through a solution. Practice your reasoning aloud rather than silently, interviewers weigh how you think through the problem as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many large employers run dedicated sales engineer internship cohorts designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer processes than ad hoc intern hiring. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the sales engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Sales Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, technical projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For sales engineer candidates, a linked GitHub repo, documented case study, or product demo gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for sales engineer interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer decision window closes. Position for it by delivering on your assigned work without counting on the offer materializing.
When should I apply for sales engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your background puts you ahead of candidates who wait for a single season.
Are sales engineer internships paid?
Most professional sales engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and not every employer discloses a range upfront. Where an employer has shared pay information, it appears directly in the listing so you can factor it into your decision before applying.
What should a sales engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For sales engineer candidates, the strongest proof is a linked GitHub repo, a published technical analysis, or a CAD or design portfolio, something a recruiter can open and assess directly. Add relevant coursework, any tools you used, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote sales engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the sales engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get sales engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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