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Pho Prime, LLC

Industrial Refrigeration Sales Engineer

Pho Prime, LLC, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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

Compensation $80,000.00 - $120,000.00/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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