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Systems Application Engineer (Homewood, Ill)

  • Homewood (Jefferson County)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description

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SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing high quality engineering designs per specifications, standards, budgets and schedules, and/or providing central software support for HVAC and controls applications. This role will participate in a team to design, install and service building automation control and facility management systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty that is given satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

· Reviews specifications, drawings, and estimates
· Resolves design issues through RFI's, field surveys, and documentation materials tracking
· Creates design/build and specification drawings for system installation
· Assists in job close out by providing final as-built record drawings
· Ability to create hardware submittals at a basic or intermediate level with mentor support
· Effectively communicate with and assist field installation technicians
· Assist in developing hardware standards and processes
· Perform site visits with sales personnel to survey existing installations and identify opportunities for product offers and/or upgrades
· Maintain and adhere to standards for estimating and budgeting software or hardware designs
· Other duties may be assigned

Desired profile

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.

EDUCATION:

·  Four-year Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree program required or 2 year technical degree with relevant experience

EXPERIENCE:

·  One to three years relevant work experience required in HVAC or control systems environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·  Intermediate verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to influence and persuade internal and external customers, listen effectively, and solicit input from others.
·  Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Visio.
·  Intermediate ability to use Autodesk AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
·  Full understanding of power calculations and distribution of power to end devices.
·  Basic understanding of control system communication protocols (Infinet, BACnet, etc.)
·  Basic understanding of networking involving Ethernet and fiber topologies.
·  Basic understanding of physical cabling and systems installations.
·  Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

The work is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, while on job sites individuals may have to move over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting of items such as a laptop computer and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites.

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At Schneider Electric, because we value our employees, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, matching 401(k), training and development opportunities and much more. Join Schneider Electric and together, let's make the most of your energy.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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