Controls Engineer

Howard Industries, Inc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Howard Industries, Inc is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Ellisville, MS, to design and develop control systems for power transformers. You will create control wiring schematics, specify components, and ensure compliance with industry standards like IEEE and UL. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years in controls design. Benefits include medical, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Salary is based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience in controls design for electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of liquid-filled transformer accessories and controls.
• Familiarity with industry standards (UL, CSA, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control wiring schematics for transformers.
• Specify control components and ensure designs comply with industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate control systems.

Skills

Controls design for power transformers

Strong communication and teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Division: Transformer

Location: Ellisville, MS

Equal Opportunity Employer: Vet/Disabled

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team at a leading manufacturer of power and distribution transformers. In this hands‑on role, you will design, develop, document, and support the control systems and wiring that ensure safe, reliable operation of power and distribution transformers. You will play a critical role in delivering custom‑engineered transformer solutions to utility, industrial, and renewable energy customers across North America and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed control wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnection drawings for power and distribution transformers.
• Create and maintain bill of materials (BOMs), terminal block layouts, and control panel layouts.
• Specify and select control components including protective relays, temperature controllers, annunciators, SCADA interfaces, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure all control designs comply with applicable industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NEC, UL, CSA).
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and testing engineers to integrate control systems with transformer core/coil assembly, bushings, radiators, and monitoring devices.
• Support manufacturing by providing clear wiring instructions, conducting internal design reviews, and resolving control‑related issues on the production floor.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and customer witness tests.
• Troubleshoot control and wiring‑related issues during manufacturing, testing, and field commissioning.
• Continuously improve standard control packages and wiring practices to reduce cost and lead time while enhancing quality and reliability.
• Maintain accurate revision control and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (required).
• 2+ years of direct experience in controls design for power transformers, distribution transformers, switchgear, or medium/high‑voltage electrical equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of liquid‑filled transformer accessories and controls (e.g., winding temperature indicators, oil level gauges, pressure relief devices).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Solid understanding of control circuits, protective relaying, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEEE C57 series standards and NEC requirements.
• Preferred: Hands‑on experience in a transformer manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of grounding and safety practices in high‑voltage environments.
• Preferred: Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Preferred: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and customer specifications.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Salary dependent upon experience.

Career Level Required: Experienced (Non‑Manager)