HVAC Controls Engineer I – Systems & Automation

EMCOR Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group in Las Vegas is seeking an Application Engineer I to coordinate the planning and design of control systems, including programming and system configuration.

You will work with equipment vendors to integrate systems, read floor plans to identify HVAC equipment, and create P&IDs and control submittals under supervision. This role supports project scope through graphics and programming while adhering to NEC guidelines.

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, specifically with Niagara AX/N4 – Niagara N4 Certified.
• Knowledge of Direct Digital Controls, BACnet, MODbus, Tridium, Distech, and Delta a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems - Unitary Systems to Central Plants.
• Engineering skills include electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably Delta, JCI or Andover).
• EIT or desire to obtain a PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration to vendor systems.
• 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.
• Proficient with Visio and AutoCAD.
• Understand controls networking principles.
• Display knowledge of controls hardware.
• Create P&ID’s based on contract drawings and P&ID’s.
• Develop controls submittals with assistance from senior engineers.
• Understand simple installation methods, testing, acceptance, and training.
• Implement graphics and control algorithms per project scope.
• Create guidelines, standards, and templates for typical projects.
• Basic knowledge of NEC requirements for control installations.

Skills

Niagara AX/N4

HVAC controls systems

Control system programming

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Control system architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

EMCOR Group in Las Vegas is seeking an Application Engineer I to coordinate the planning and design of control systems, including programming and system configuration.

You will work with equipment vendors to integrate systems, read floor plans to identify HVAC equipment, and create P&IDs and control submittals under supervision. This role supports project scope through graphics and programming while adhering to NEC guidelines.