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HVAC Controls Sales Engineer Intern

Johnson Controls


Job Location:

St. Louis, MO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 22
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

As a global leader in smart healthy and sustainable buildings Johnson Controls is reimagining building performance to serve people places and the planet. The HVAC Controls Sales Engineer Internship is designed for engineering students who are passionate about technology but also enjoy building relationships solving customer challenges and working in a collaborative customer-facing environment.

This role bridges engineering and business by providing hands-on experience with HVAC controls building automation systems (BAS) energy management technologies and technical sales. Interns will learn how to apply engineering principles to design customer-focused solutions perform technical evaluations and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Through field exposure mentorship and real-world projects interns will gain valuable experience in both technical problem-solving and professional relationship management.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Sales Engineers in the design and development of HVAC controls and building automation solutions that address customer operational sustainability and energy-efficiency goals.
  • Participate in customer meetings site surveys and technical discussions to gather building requirements and understand mechanical electrical and control system applications.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals presentations scope documentation and solution recommendations for customers contractors and consulting engineers.
  • Shadow Sales Engineers throughout the sales lifecycle including opportunity identification customer discovery solution development proposal generation and project turnover.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Project Teams to gain an understanding of system installation commissioning startup activities and project execution processes.
  • Work alongside Service Operations teams to understand system maintenance troubleshooting methodologies lifecycle service strategies and long-term customer support.
  • Participate in project walkthroughs and construction site visits to observe HVAC controls installations and understand the integration of mechanical equipment sensors actuators and control networks.
  • Utilize Salesforce estimating and engineering support tools to track opportunities maintain project documentation and support sales forecasting activities.
  • Develop the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear business value propositions for customers building owners contractors and consulting engineers.

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Engineering Management Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S. (sponsorship is not available for this roles)
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the summer
  • Interested in combining engineering expertise with customer engagement business development and consultative sales.
  • Strong analytical communication and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable interacting with customers contractors engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Interested in smart buildings building automation systems and HVAC technologies.


HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.00-$22.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education experience knowledgeskills and abilities of the applicant internal equity location and alignment with market data.) This positionincludes a competitive benefits package. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson ControlsCareers site at Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.


Required Experience:

Intern


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