Application Engineer I

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) savings plan

Life insurance

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an Applications Engineer to support HVAC controls projects in Chino, CA. You will identify equipment from drawings, develop control system submittals, and work with senior engineers on project scope and installation methods.

The role requires a strong foundation in electronics, pneumatics, and programming, plus experience with Delta, JCI, or Andover systems and CAD tools. Excellent communication is essential for cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in applications engineering preferred.
• Engineering skills include electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programming.
• Working knowledge of HVAC controls systems (Delta, JCI or Andover).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance desired.
• EIT or desire to obtain a PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and identify mechanical equipment on floor plans.
• Identify mechanical equipment on drawings: Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, AHU’s, FCU’s, VAV’s, EF’s.
• Understand basic electrical control circuits including 24VAC power and controller I/O.
• Proficient with Visio and/or AutoCAD.
• Understand simple controls networking principles.
• Display knowledge of controls hardware.
• Create P&ID’s based on contract drawings P&ID’s.
• Develop controls submittals with assistance from senior level engineers.
• Understand simple installation methods.
• Implement systems graphics per project scope.
• Create guidelines, standards and templates for typical projects.
• Basic knowledge of NEC requirements for control system installations.

Skills

HVAC controls

P&ID development

Control systems programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT or PE license (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in‑house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and identify mechanical equipment on floor plans.
• The ability to identify mechanical equipment on drawings: Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, AHU’s, FCU’s, VAV’s, and EF’s.
• Understand basic electrical control circuits including 24VAC power and controller input/outputs.
• Be proficient and utilize Visio and/or AutoCAD.
• Understand simple controls networking principles.
• Display knowledge of controls hardware.
• Create P&ID’s based on contract drawings P&ID’s.
• Develop controls submittals with assistance from senior level application engineers.
• Understand simple installation methods.
• Ability to implementation systems graphics per project scope.
• 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.
• 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, programming, or maintenance desired.
• EIT or desire to obtain a PE license a plus.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $35 - $40 per hour

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.

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