Automation & Controls Project Engineer

• Location 173 S County Road 525 E,Avon, IN, 46123,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $ / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree High school

• Develop automation and controls solutions for industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system projects.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and control schematics.
• Assist with controls design documentation and system architecture development.

• Troubleshoot automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, and customer acceptance activities.
• Work hands-on with field teams to overcome technical challenges.
• Help customers improve reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Assist with preparing project estimates and budgets.
• Develop material takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Review plans and specifications to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Participate in design-build and negotiated project pursuits.

No estimating experience is required.

We'll teach you the estimating side of the business if you're willing to learn.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, field personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Help move projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Manage priorities and help keep projects moving forward.
• Take ownership of project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

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• Enjoy solving technical problems.
• Prefer taking initiative rather than waiting for instructions.
• Are comfortable making decisions and accepting accountability.
• Want to see your work implemented in the real world.
• Like variety and don't want every day to look the same.
• Take pride in doing things correctly.
• Care about quality, details, and follow-through.
• Can communicate effectively with customers, electricians, technicians, and project teams.

• THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN AVON, INDIANA. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO OUR LOCATION EVERY DAY
• Experience in industrial automation, controls, electrical construction, manufacturing, maintenance, systems integration, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of projects.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation Technology, or a related field.

A degree is preferred but not required.

We value practical experience, technical aptitude, and a proven ability to solve problems.

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Ignition
• Factory Talk
• Instrumentation and process controls
• Industrial electrical systems

Electric Plus is an employee-owned electrical contractor delivering innovative electrical, automation, controls, and specialty solutions throughout Indiana and the Midwest. Since 2006, we have built a reputation for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by empowering employee owners to think and act like owners.

At Electric Plus, our values are simple:

Excellence Delivered. Integrity Guaranteed. WE OWN IT.