Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ridgewood, NJ designs and implements advanced PLC-based electrical control systems for diverse clients. The role focuses on developing, programming, and integrating controls with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

You will work on site with cross-functional teams to specify hardware, review design documents, and improve microgrid networks while advancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PLC programming, controls engineering, and automation systems.
• Experience with distributed energy resources (batteries, solar, generators, switchgear).
• 5+ years in control loop design and switching power supply experience is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic of complex control systems.
• Solid mechanical, electrical, and software interface skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Continuous learner, staying updated with latest control systems technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Specify, purchase, and troubleshoot control system hardware and instrumentation (field-mounted and panel-mounted instruments).
• Read, understand, and develop control system design documents (Functional Specifications, User’s Manual, and engineering reports).
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to electrical control systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Design and manage site-level microgrid networks and security.
• Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure the safe operation of control systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external vendors as needed to resolve system issues.
• Support cybersecurity efforts to ensure secure, reliant, and redundant controls.
• Learn our microgrid controls and perfect them for each project.

Skills

PLC programming

Controls engineering

Automation systems

Distributed energy resources

Control loop design

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Systems integration

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC-based electrical control systems
• Specify, purchase, and troubleshoot control system hardware and instrumentation (field-mounted and panel-mounted instruments)
• Read, understand, and develop control system design documents (Functional Specifications, User’s Manual, and engineering reports)
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to electrical control systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Design and manage site-level microgrid networks and security
• Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure the safe operation of control systems
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external vendors as needed to resolve system issues
• Support cybersecurity efforts to ensure secure, reliant, and redundant controls
• Learn our microgrid controls and perfect them for each project

Requirements

• Strong working experience with PLC programming, controls engineering, and various automation systems
• Experience with distributed energy resources, including batteries, solar, generators, and switchgear
• 5+ years of control loop design and switching power supply experience a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot ladder logic of complex control systems
• Solid mechanical, electrical, and software interface skills
• Great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Continuous learner, staying updated with the latest advancements in control systems technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.