Application Engineer I

Mesa Energy Systems•Chino, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Application Engineer I works for a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor that provides consulting services and customized energy solutions. The company delivers integrated, single-source solutions, including in-house turnkey capabilities, design assistance, engineering applications, and automated control systems. The role involves interpreting mechanical and control-system drawings, preparing project documentation, and supporting controls application and implementation. The engineer develops controls submittals with assistance from senior application engineers, creates P&IDs and system graphics, and contributes guidelines, standards, and templates for typical projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent field experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience; at least 2 years in applications engineering is preferred.
Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system; Delta, JCI, or Andover is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Visio and/or AutoCAD.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment identification on drawings, basic control circuits, controls networking, controls hardware, installation methods, and applicable NEC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with control-system architecture design, programming, or maintenance.
EIT certification or desire to obtain a PE license.
Working knowledge of Delta, JCI, or Andover HVAC controls systems.

Responsibilities

Read floor plans and identify mechanical equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, and exhaust fans.
Understand basic electrical control circuits, including 24VAC power and controller inputs and outputs.
Use Visio and/or AutoCAD.
Understand basic controls networking principles and controls hardware.
Create P&IDs based on contract drawings and P&IDs.
Develop controls submittals with assistance from senior-level application engineers.
Understand basic installation methods.
Implement system graphics according to project scope.
Create guidelines, standards, and templates for typical projects.
Apply basic knowledge of National Electric Code requirements for control-system installations.