Electrical Controls Engineer

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Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Overview

A growing engineering and automation solutions provider is seeking a Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and control system integration projects. This role involves control system design, control panel development, PLC programming, instrumentation support, system testing, and start-up assistance across multiple industries.

The position includes both technical engineering responsibilities and project leadership opportunities, with involvement in manufacturing production systems and building automation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system hardware and software to meet process and operational requirements.

• Create electrical schematics, control system configurations, and panel layouts using AutoCAD or similar design tools.

• Develop Sequence of Operations documentation outlining process control strategies.

• Lead design reviews with customers to validate and approve system designs.

• Perform system checkout, commissioning, and start-up activities at customer sites.

• Prepare final system documentation and provide operational training to end users.

• Support automation and control system integration projects across diverse industries, including manufacturing and facility automation environments.

• Serve as a technical lead on projects, mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

• Manage smaller automation projects, including:

  • Developing and executing project implementation plans

  • Assigning tasks to meet deadlines

  • Coordinating scope and deliverables with project teams and customers

  • Developing project schedules and tracking progress

  • Managing procurement and subcontractor activities

  • Supporting cost tracking and change order development

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred).

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.

• Strong understanding of control system architecture, instrumentation, and logic programming.

• Experience with SCADA platforms (such as Rockwell, Inductive Automation, or AVEVA Wonderware).

• Experience with PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD for control system design.

• Additional experience with distributed control systems, robotics, or machine vision technologies is a plus.

• Experience supporting automation in semiconductor, energy storage, electric vehicle, or data center environments preferred.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and project teams.

• Ability to travel up to approximately 30%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform site-based work including climbing, lifting, driving, equipment access, and use of hand tools.

• Visual acuity, color recognition, hearing, and clear verbal communication required for technical work and safety compliance.

To apply, send your resume to [email protected]

Patrick DelGaone

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