Controls and Electrical Engineer

Aleron; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls and Electrical Engineer to lead the programming and design of innovative equipment. This role involves overseeing PLC systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in controls and power distribution, to enhance process performance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and drive technological advancements in the environmental services sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on controls.
• Strong background in PLC programming and electrical power distribution.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming and design of manufactured equipment.
• Develop and document new PLC control systems from concept to qualification.
• Manage mid-sized technical projects and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Cost Control

MS Office Suite

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Construction/Manufacturing Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

P&ID

Job description

Description

One of our clients in the Environmental Services 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.

Location: Findlay, OH (onsite)

Duration: Direct hire

Pay Rate: $100-130k depending on experience

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.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 10 + Years experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines. Equivalent experience also considered.
• 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.
• 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

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Apply