Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting electrical control systems, with a strong emphasis on PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs in heavy industrial environments. The Electrical Controls Engineer supports wastewater treatment and related industrial applications by developing control solutions, diagnosing electro-mechanical equipment, and collaborating closely with the electrical engineering team. The position offers extensive training on industry-specific technologies and provides a long-term career path in a supportive, development-focused culture.

Responsibilities

+ Design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial applications, with a focus on wastewater treatment processes.

+ Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the wastewater treatment industry and stay current with evolving technologies and best practices.

+ Develop and maintain familiarity with electrical control manufacturers' products, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related components.

+ Use electrical software such as RSLogix 5000, Modicon, and other PLC, HMI, and VFD configuration tools to program, configure, and troubleshoot control systems.

+ Interpret and work from electrical schematics to diagnose issues, implement modifications, and ensure accurate system documentation.

+ Perform PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic debugging to identify and resolve control system faults efficiently.

+ Commission, test, and fine-tune automation systems to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.

+ Work hands-on with heavy industrial equipment to install, inspect, and maintain control and instrumentation systems.

+ Diagnose, repair, and support electro-mechanical ancillary equipment such as pumps and motors, valves and actuators, flowmeters, and VFDs.

+ Use diagnostic equipment, including vibration analyzers, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other measuring devices, to log performance data and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation.

+ Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, procedures, and system descriptions, using strong technical writing skills.

+ Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to clarify requirements, explain technical issues, and provide status updates.

+ Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create documentation, reports, presentations, and project tracking materials.

+ Work both independently and as part of the electrical engineering team to complete projects on time and within scope.

+ Support reading and interpretation of specifications for municipal and industrial projects, ensuring that control system designs meet project and regulatory requirements.

+ Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance system reliability, safety, and performance across control and automation platforms.

+ Travel as needed to job sites or customer facilities using a company-approved vehicle and maintain an insurable driving record.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2+ years of experience in PLC programming and electrical design.

+ Proficiency with PLC programming and configuration, including experience with RSLogix 5000 and Modicon or comparable PLC platforms.

+ Strong experience in PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic analysis and fault diagnosis.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and related technical drawings.

+ Hands-on experience with automation and controls engineering, including commissioning and troubleshooting industrial control systems.

+ Experience configuring and maintaining HMIs and VFDs in industrial environments.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, actuators, flowmeters, and VFDs.

+ Ability to use diagnostic tools such as vibration analyzers, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other measuring instruments for troubleshooting and performance logging.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and…