Heat Trace Applications Engineer

Emerson•Rosemont, IL

8d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are an Applications Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to contribute to Appleton, an Emerson brand known for delivering trusted electrical and thermal solutions for industrial and hazardous environments. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise to design innovative thermal maintenance systems that support industrial customers across domestic and global markets. As an Application Design Engineer, you will use your knowledge of heat trace engineering fundamentals to design effective solutions for today’s industrial needs using Emerson heat trace products. Come join the team and help make a difference! This opportunity is based at Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other applicable industrial technology experience
Minimum 1-3 years of electrical or piping work experience
Must successfully plan and complete assigned projects independently and/or in a team environment within agreed timelines
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
Must have computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and PDF editing software

Nice To Haves

Heat trace application / design engineering experience (1-3 years)
AutoCAD or similar drafting experience (1-3 years)
Software experience with Bluebeam Revu
Knowledge and understanding of hazardous location standards NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX/IEEE
Industrial piping / plant experience
Industrial electronic controls / PLC experience

Responsibilities

Work with other applications engineers, internal sales and/or customers to formulate project material and engineering estimates and final designs for customer applications
Perform piping, equipment, and other take-offs from mechanical piping isometric, plan, elevation, and general arrangement drawings
Work in Nelson Design Suites software to evaluate application requirements and create optimized designs and circuit layouts
Work with project Leaders and other designers to produce technical drawings required for proper installation and documentation of the heating system
Ensure all application designs meet applicable electrical standards and codes
Understand Ohm’s Law, basic electrical engineering fundamentals, and perform simple low voltage electrical calculations
Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.