Summary:
The Applications Engineer at the Precision Control Systems (“PCSOG”) division of The Hill Group (“THG”) liaises closely with the Salesmen, Project Managers, and Programming Technicians to design control systems for execution of projects and accomplishment of department goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering and drafting controls projects
- Interpret and comply with engineering contract plans and specifications
- Designing detailed and complex building automation controls systems for new and existing facilities.
- Creating submittals.
- Developing detailed parts lists for purchasing
- Drafting detailed controls drawings and wiring diagrams
- Assisting electricians, project managers, and programmers in the installation, programming and commissioning of
controls systems
Experience and Qualifications:
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering Technology or related major - Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Other Qualifications:
- Preferable Experience with AutoCAD, Vizio, Schneider Studio 360, Tridium Niagara, or Tridium Workplace Pro
- Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations
- Requires initiative, great attention to detail, accuracy, an ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal and customer services skills, and maintain a positive attitude while dealing
professionally with co-workers, clients, vendors, etc. - Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while still being a team player
- Must be dependable, organized and self-motivated
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related major
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Experience with Visio
- Experience with Schneider Studio 360
- Experience with Tridium Niagara
- Experience with Tridium Workplace Pro
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing situations
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, initiative, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
- Dependability, organization, and self-motivation
What We Do
The Hill Group is a Chicago-area mechanical contracting firm headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, founded in 1936. One of the nation's largest specialty mechanical contractors, it provides virtual design, construction, service, maintenance, and operations of building systems, specializing in HVAC, sheet metal and piping, plumbing, fire protection, building automation, and energy-efficiency and sustainability solutions, employing over 1,000 people across Illinois and Indiana.









