Application Engineer I

Job Summary

The Application Engineer I will be responsible to coordinate the planning and design of control systems to include programming and system configuration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration to their systems.
• Read and identify mechanical equipment on floor plans.
• The ability to identify mechanical equipment on drawings the following: Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, AHU’s, FCU’s, VAV’s, and EF’s.
• Understand basic electrical control circuits, Be proficient and utilize Visio and or AutoCAD.
• Understand controls networking principles.
• Display knowledge of controls hardware
• Create P&ID’s based on contract drawings
• Develop controls submittals with assistance from senior level application engineers.
• Understand simple installation methods, final inspection and testing, customer acceptance and training.
• Able to implementation systems graphics per project scope, create control algorithms, source codes and implement graphics.
• Create guidelines, standards and templates for typical projects.
• Basic knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for control system installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in applications engineering preferred, specifically with Niagara AX/N4 – Niagara N4 Certified.
• Knowledge of Direct Digital Controls, BACnet, MODbus, Tridium, Distech, and Delta a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems - Unitary Systems to Central Plants Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably Delta, JCI or Andover).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programing, or maintenance desired.
• EIT or desire to obtain a PE license a plus.

Benefits

• We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.