Application Engineer I

Mesa Energy Systems•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Application Engineer I coordinates the planning and design of control systems, including programming and system configuration. The role works with equipment vendors on integration requirements and supports control-system design, documentation, implementation, inspection, testing, customer acceptance, and training. The position also contributes to creating guidelines, standards, and templates for typical projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent field experience.
2+ years of relevant experience; at least 2 years in applications engineering is preferred, specifically with Niagara AX/N4.
Niagara N4 Certified.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems, from unitary systems to central plants.
Engineering knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system, preferably Delta, JCI, or Andover.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Direct Digital Controls, BACnet, MODbus, Tridium, Distech, and Delta.
Experience with control-system architecture design, programming, or maintenance.
EIT certification or desire to obtain a PE license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning and design of control systems, including programming and system configuration.
Work with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for system integration.
Read floor plans and identify mechanical equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, and exhaust fans.
Use Visio and/or AutoCAD and understand basic electrical control circuits and controls networking principles.
Create P&IDs based on contract drawings and develop controls submittals with assistance from senior application engineers.
Understand simple installation methods, final inspection and testing, customer acceptance, and training.
Implement system graphics according to project scope and create control algorithms, source code, and graphics.
Create guidelines, standards, and templates for typical projects.
Apply basic knowledge of National Electric Code requirements for control-system installations.