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# Heat Trace Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Emerson LLLP
- **Location:** Rosemont, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g32z3m

## About the Role

You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You move beyond traditional ways of doing things, pushing past the status quo. You take consistent action to develop new skills.

For This Role, You Will 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

 + Must successfully plan and complete assigned projects independently and/or in a team environment within agreed timelines

 + Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation

 + Must have computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and PDF editing software

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

 + Heat trace application / design engineering experience (1-3 years)

 + AutoCAD or similar drafting experience (1-3 years)

 + Software experience with Bluebeam Revu

 + Knowledge and understanding of hazardous location standards NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX/IEEE

 + Industrial piping / plant experience

 + Industrial electronic controls / PLC experience, Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

## Description

+ 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

 + Understand Ohm's Law, basic electrical engineering fundamentals, and perform simple low voltage electrical calculations

 + Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.


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