Automation Field Engineer

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking an Automation Field Engineer to service, test, adjust, and repair electric and mechanical automation systems on-site. You will diagnose failures, mentor technicians, and coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires strong electronics and programming knowledge, plus excellent communication with customers and internal teams. Travel to job sites will be part of daily activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct automation experience with control systems (programming preferred).
• 3+ years of HVAC controls systems knowledge (Distech, Circon, Loytec).
• Ability to interface with customers and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Engineering skills include electronics, mechanics, and computer programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide service, test, adjust, and repair automation devices and systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor other automation technicians on site.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure proper operation.
• Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment and software tools.
• Lead start-up, commissioning, and testing and document results.

Skills

Automation experience

Customer communication

Engineering knowledge

Programming understanding

Team mentorship

Education

Associate/Technical School

Tools

Distech

Circon

Loytec

Job description

About Us

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.

Job Summary

The Automation Field Engineer will provide service, test, adjust, and repair new or existing electric, electronic, and mechanical automation devices and systems. It will also diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance. The Automation Field Engineer manages multiple jobs and will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring other automation technicians.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Tracks and records personal job progress and keeps the Project Manager informed on progress through daily logs.
• Keeps project management appraised of customer concerns and issues.
• Basic troubleshooting of unitary controllers or able to assist others on how to resolve problems.
• Works with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment, such as multi-meters, network terminals, and or laptop computers.
• Uses various hand tools and equipment to diagnose, repair, and program HVAC control equipment.
• Share responsibility for the financial success of all assigned construction projects with the management team.
• Works hand in hand with PMs and engineering team to coordinate technical aspects of construction projects.
• Responds to periodic service requests to help technician overload.
• Participates in project oversight and foreman guidance, and QC.
• Implement Network addressing to customer (MES)standards.
• Works with the customer IT department to configure addressing and port verifications.
• Provide technical support for building owners, GC's and foreman during construction as needed.
• Loading controllers with pre-approved code by the engineering team or (manager).
• Ensure all controllers are labeled, configured, and ready for site delivery and installation.
• Perform start-up, commissioning, and testing of equipment and responsible for all start-up testing reports and documentation.
• Prepares for on-site testing of SOO and performing repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Technical School a plus.
• 5+ years of direct automation experience with control systems (programming preferred).
• 3+ years of industry knowledge in HVAC controls systems (Distech, Circon, Loytec).
• Ability to interface with customers.
• Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and computer programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance desired.
• Microsoft software products knowledge and controls networking.
• A valid driver’s license.

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Geographic Disclosure

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.