Controls Designer

Actalent; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a mid to senior level Controls Designer to design and document industrial control panels for automation projects in Harrisburg, PA. You will generate accurate electrical designs using AutoCAD and EPLAN, coordinate with internal teams and customers, and support projects through design, build and implementation phases.

The role emphasizes development toward independent technical ownership, with a contract position based in Harrisburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or technical discipline with minimum two years of related experience.
• Four or more years of relevant job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of programmable controllers, motor controllers, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to interpret and implement system design standards and requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and possess a valid Drivers License.
• Experience with industrial control system design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel (version 2.9 or newer).
• Exposure to 3D control panel layout and enclosure modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and document industrial control panels for automation projects.
• Produce accurate, standards-compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers through design, build and implementation phases.

Skills

Autocad

electrical schematics

industrial automation

electrical design

EPLAN

EPLAN pro panel

UL508A

industrial instrumentation

control panel design

BOM

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

EPLAN Electric P8

Pro Panel

Job description

Description

The Controls Designer is responsible for the design and documentation of industrial control panels in support of automation projects. This role focuses on producing accurate, standards-compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD and EPLAN, coordinating with internal teams and customers as required, and supporting projects through design, build, and implementation phases. This position serves as a mid to senior level role within the Controls Design department, focused on skill development and progression toward independent technical ownership.

Skills

• Autocad


• electrical schematics


• industrial automation


• electrical design


• EPLAN


• EPLAN pro panel


• ul508a


• industrial instrumentation


• control panel design


• BOM

Top Skills Details

• Autocad


• electrical schematics


• industrial automation


• electrical design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or technical discipline with a minimum of two (2)


• years of related experience.


• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant job-related experience.


• Working knowledge of programmable controllers, motor controllers, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.


• Ability to interpret and implement system design standards and requirements.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.


• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and possess a valid Drivers License.


• Experience with industrial control system design concepts, practices, and procedures.


• Experience with EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel (version 2.9 or newer).


• Exposure to 3D control panel layout and enclosure modeling.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026. About Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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