Control Panel Technician

River Cities Engineering; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid bereavement

Company apparel

Job summary

River Cities Engineering in Davenport, IA builds and wires industrial control panels per engineering drawings, tests assemblies, and prepares shipments while keeping a clean, safe shop environment. The role supports team members on shop tasks and ensures all projects meet quality and appearance standards.

The position requires interpreting electrical schematics, assembling panels to UL/NEC standards, and troubleshooting basic electrical issues; overtime and travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and compliant with OSHA, electrical safety standards, and company policies.
• Ability to operate a computer and software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to deliver results in line with company policies and procedures.
• English reading, writing, and arithmetic proficiency; functional for job performance.
• Strong communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and control panels accurately according to job specifications.
• Interpret and apply assembly drawings and electrical schematics with proficiency.
• Build and wire industrial control panels per UL and NEC standards.
• Route cabling and terminate connections for motors, transformers, and devices.
• Print and apply labels to wires, cables, and equipment; maintain neat work.
• Maintain installation records, testing results, and material inventory.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues including voltage readings and wiring checks.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematic interpretation

Panel assembly

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for fabricating, wiring, and testing control panels based on engineering drawings. Assists with the preparation and packaging of panels for shipment. Maintains the organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of the shop. Provides support to team members on all shop-related tasks and activities.

Essential Duties

• Assemble parts and electrical control panels accurately and efficiently according to job specifications.
• Interpret and apply assembly drawings and electrical schematics with a high level of proficiency.
• Build and wire industrial control panels in compliance with UL, NEC, and internal quality standards.
• Identify and select correct components using electrical schematics and bills of materials.
• Drill, tap, punch, and cut enclosure openings with precision and within expected timeframes.
• Route machine cabling and terminate connections for motors, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices accurately and thoroughly.
• Print and apply labels and tags to wires, cables, devices, and equipment in a neat and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, testing results, project changes, and material inventory.
• Maintain compliance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure that all projects meet required functionality, quality, and appearance standards.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues, including interpreting voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, testing relays and motors, evaluating sensors, and checking breakers, fuses, and wire integrity.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner. Maintain a professional appearance and comply with company dress, grooming, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform physically demanding work requiring manual dexterity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, climbing, and working in awkward positions; and prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including confined spaces, elevated locations, noisy or dusty conditions, and exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and other elevated work platforms as required.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, testing instruments, and technology devices requiring fine motor skills.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read technical documents, blueprints, schematics, labels, and electronic displays, as well as distinguish wire colors and identify small components.
• Work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Travel to job sites and customer locations, including overnight stays, as required.

Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to consistently comply with OSHA regulations, electrical safety standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and related software and accessories, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to consistently deliver results in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and apply job-related instructions and materials in English, with or without reasonable accommodation or through an approved translation method, as required for safe and effective job performance. Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with customers, coworkers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve non-complex issues, prioritize work, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions independently.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights and/or holidays as needed.
• Position requires full-time onsite work. Remote work is not available for this role.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical control panel building or as field technician required.
• NEC and UL508A knowledge preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending plan, 401(k) plus matching, paid time off, paid holidays, paid bereavement, company apparel allowance. Relocation will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

River Cities Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.