Nexgen Automation, Inc. is Pennsylvania’s premier Facility Management Systems provider. We seamlessly integrate cutting edge, non-proprietary technology to achieve comfortable, healthy, energy efficient buildings. Nexgen specializes in Energy Management Systems, Lighting Controls, Security, Metering, Dashboarding, Integration and most importantly “Outstanding Customer Service”.
Nexgen Automation is currently seeking a skilled Application Engineer to work in our Harrisburg, PA office. If you are looking to join a great team, have a background in Building Automations / HVAC Systems, are a self-starter, detail oriented, hard worker, able to work independently, dedicated individual – Apply Today!
Your primary responsibility would be to design building automation systems based on project plans & specifications and/or proposals from our sales team. You will also collaborate with our software, graphics, and installation teams to coordinate and ensure our designs are meeting our contractual commitments and exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Typical project types including central plants, data centers, laboratories, hospitals, K-12, Higher Education and commercial office building projects.
Additional tasks include:
- Understanding and interpreting scope of work from building plans, specifications, estimates, and proposals.
- Developing control drawings and valve/damper selections per project plans and specifications.
- Selection of controller hardware, sensors, and electromechanical devices to meet project requirements and sequences of operation.
- Developing, improving, and updating drawing and submittal standards on a continuing basis
- Assisting field operation staff with field-based changes and drawing/schedule clarifications.
- Coordinating project requirements with the engineering and field operations teams.
- Ordering project material in the right type, quantity, and timeframe as needed for installation schedules.
- Incorporating field mark-ups to update control sequences and schematics on as-built documentation.
You would be a great fit if you:
- Possess a thorough, detail-oriented personality.
- Are a team player, but also self-motivated and able to set and meet deadlines.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Visio.
- Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Have familiarity with reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to compile and manage bill of materials from drawings.
- Can schedule, stage, and order material for just-in-time shipping to office & jobsite.
- Are willing to spend some time in the field supporting team members and clients.
These skills will really make you standout:
- Prior building automation system engineering experience.
- Prior field work experience is a plus.
- Extensive experience with Visio, our primary design tool.
Educational preferences are as follows:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, plus additional specialized courses or short-term training (1 year or less) with minimum of 8 yrs. experience, OR
- AA/AS Degree, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, or other post high school training (2yrs duration) with minimum of 4 yrs. experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum of 2 yrs. experience
This position will report directly to the Operations Manager.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefit package including a health/dental/vision insurance, life/disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacations and holidays.
Nexgen Automation is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time, salaried.
Kindly respond with a copy of your resume and professional references to hr@nexgenpa.com.