Controls and Electrical Engineer

APTIM; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Controls and Electrical Engineer in Findlay, OH, responsible for programming, designing, and integrating our equipment. The role involves working on PLC systems, conducting technical analysis, and managing projects within electrical engineering standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to support your journey with us.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming, design, refinement, and integration of manufactured equipment.
• Develop and document new PLC control and monitoring systems.
• Manage mid-sized technical projects and serve as the technical manager.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical power distribution design

Project management

Technical analysis

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Solidworks

P&ID

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

APTIM LFG Specialties is seeking a Controls and Electrical Engineer to oversee the programming, design, refinement, and integration of our manufactured equipment. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering and uses PLC programming products, primarily those made by Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley. Familiarity with interpreting and developing P&IDs, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams. May also support procurement and construction phases or projects with engineering knowledge and experience. Will be responsible for working with Electrical CAD Designer to develop process ladder logic, OIT's, and configuring PLCs to meet project requirements along with control panel diagrams, wiring diagrams, and verifying proper functionality.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations (e.g., voltage-drop, short-circuit, protection and coordination, harmonics, lighting, etc.), CAD design, specification development, testing, programming, and drawings development.
• Develop and document new PLC control and monitoring systems from concept to qualification while conforming to applicable standards.
• Maintain configuration/version control of PLC source code. Design, install, maintain, and modify PLC systems.
• Understand process control issues and develop control solutions with the engineering team to enhance process performance.
• Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
• Establish scope, schedules, and cost controls consistent with their discipline and compatible with client objectives.
• Manage mid-sized technical projects and serve as the technical manager on projects.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures. development of specifications and standards, and performance of detailed engineering.
• Work on requisitions, equipment specification, and select project management related activities.
• Assist with the preparation of bid proposals and proposals for contracts.
• Assist with scheduling, conducting and documenting meetings.
• Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to continually improve products or services in own discipline.
• Conduct prestart-up equipment tests (e.g., factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests) to validate installation.
• Support to field service technicians as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 + Years experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines. Equivalent experience also considered.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.
• Experience with construction/manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical power distribution design, construction, codes, and standards a must.
• 120V AC -- 480V AC, 4160, ethernet, Wi-Fi, and remote communications.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Monitors and controls costs, budgets, and other cost controls.
• Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Strong MS Office (word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills. AutoCad, Solidworks, and P&ID experience needed.
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, electronic, and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Performs tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Management.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley & GE.
• Understand and be able to program/troubleshoot relays, contacts, transformers, VFD's, MCC's, chart recorders, motor starters, sensors, switches, HMI, etc.
• Work experience with Furnaces and or Combustion systems and a working knowledge of NFPA compliance

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $ 90K to $ 130K annually. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

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