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Company Summary:Founded in 2000, Thermosystems, a member of the Daikin group, is a manufacturer's representative specializing in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and controls. Our mission is to be the trusted partner behind complete HVAC solutions, bringing the expertise and guidance our customers deserve-because better buildings start with better partners.
Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, we operate offices in Elmhurst, Romeoville, Peoria, Chicago, the Quad Cities, and Des Moines. Our organization includes dedicated equipment, solutions, and service sales teams, along with a comprehensive parts and full-service department to support the products we represent.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability and life insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; and a 401(k) with profit sharing, among other benefits. At Thermosystems, you will be encouraged to grow, apply what you know, and see the impact of your hard work.
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Position Overview: As a HVAC Controls Design Engineer you are responsible for delivering a complete control system design based on contract documents (e.g. plans & specifications) or self-developed design/build scope of work. Your design is the operational foundation for our controls contracting business: installation, programming, system integration, functional testing, commissioning, owner-training for a building automation system. You will collaborate with System Integrators, Programmers and Field Engineers to ensure that projects are delivered on time and fully functional.
Responsibilities:- Developing or refining an accurate scope of work for a building automation project
- Develop a project bill of materials for project cost estimate
- Selecting and specifying appropriate components required for proper operation
- Developing and writing appropriate control sequences and coordination with programmers for quality control
- Create submittal documents with detailed schematics, sequences of operation, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and details
- Design control panel layout for fabrication
- Provide technical support to field engineers for installation, functional testing and graphic commissioning
- Ensure all controls systems comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in HVAC controls technologies and industry best practices
- Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure high standards of workmanship
- Understand project scope and execute duties in timeline required
- All other duties assigned
Qualifications + Knowledge Skills & Abilities:- B.S. Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical solutions that exceed client expectations
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
- Working knowledge using Microsoft 365 suite + Visio + Bluebeam + Niagara Workbench
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $90,000 in Illinois. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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