Controls Engineer – Power Infrastructure

Controls Engineer – Power Infrastructure

$100000 - $150000 per year | Richmond, VA | Hybrid | Permanent

We are a growing engineering and manufacturing organization that designs, builds, and supports complex hydraulic and fluid power systems for a wide range of industrial applications. Our team is focused on delivering high-quality, reliable solutions that meet exact customer specifications while maintaining strong standards for safety, performance, and efficiency. We pride ourselves on a hands-on, collaborative work environment where technical expertise and continuous improvement are valued.

$100,000 - $150,000 per year based on experience

Primary site:
Customer facility, Richmond, VA - minimum 50% on-site; greater presence expected during critical production and project phases

Secondary:
Remote / Client office as required

Travel to Client HQ for coordination with engineering, purchasing, and operations teams

Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date

PTO accrual begins upon hire

Referral bonuses

100% employee-owned

401k with company match

A growing, employee-owned industrial automation and engineered systems company is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a strategic customer in the mission-critical power infrastructure market.

This position will serve as an embedded technical resource for a leading manufacturer of power distribution and integrated infrastructure solutions used in AI-driven data centers and hyperscale facilities. The product portfolio includes Power Distribution Units ranging from 300 kVA to 2,000 kVA, Remote Power Panels, control panels, and advanced integrated infrastructure modules.

The Controls Engineer will work closely with the account management, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams while providing dedicated on-site support at the customer’s Richmond facility. This role is ideal for an engineer who can combine controls design, customer support, project coordination, and supply chain awareness.

Work Location and Schedule

• Minimum of 50% on-site at the customer facility in Richmond, VA
• Additional on-site presence may be required during critical production and project phases
• Remaining work may be performed remotely or from the company’s regional office
• Periodic travel to company headquarters for coordination with engineering, purchasing, and operations teams

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Support PDU, RPP, control panel, and integrated infrastructure module programs
• Perform PLC and HMI programming for control panel and power distribution applications
• Translate customer specifications, design standards, and engineering requirements into an executable scope of supply
• Develop and maintain bills of materials aligned with customer product configurations and engineering changes
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance

• Identify long-lead electrical and controls components early in the project lifecycle
• Coordinate advance procurement activities to reduce lead-time risk and support production schedules
• Work with purchasing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain component availability
• Evaluate equivalent components and substitutions when availability issues arise
• Identify supply chain risks and recommend practical solutions to maintain project continuity

• Serve as a technical liaison between the customer and internal engineering, purchasing, and operations teams
• Support engineering RFQs, estimates, and quotations with accurate technical information
• Assist with project coordination from award through production and delivery
• Help resolve technical questions related to customer specifications, BOMs, component selection, and design changes
• Maintain clear communication regarding project requirements, risks, schedules, and deliverables