Heat Trace Applications Engineer

Emerson

Applications Engineer designing innovative thermal maintenance systems for industrial customers. Collaborating with engineering teams to deliver effective solutions using Emerson heat trace products in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with other applications engineers, internal sales and/or customers to formulate project material and engineering estimates and final designs for customer applications
Perform piping, equipment, and other take-offs from mechanical piping isometric, plan, elevation, and general arrangement drawings
Work in Nelson Design Suites software to evaluate application requirements and create optimized designs and circuit layouts
Work with project Leaders and other designers to produce technical drawings required for proper installation and documentation of the heating system
Ensure all application designs meet applicable electrical standards and codes
Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other applicable industrial technology experience
Minimum 1-3 years of electrical or piping work experience
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
Computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and PDF editing software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

piping designequipment take-offsmechanical piping isometric drawingstechnical drawingscircuit layoutsapplication designelectrical standardscodes complianceengineering estimatesproject material estimation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

B.S. degree in Electrical EngineeringB.S. degree in Mechanical Engineeringindustrial technology experience