Controls Engineer

One Tech Engineering; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

One Tech Engineering in Wisconsin is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC control and protection systems for industrial and electrical generation facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree with 3 years of related experience, along with PLC and HMI programming expertise. Travel greater than 30% domestically and internationally is expected. Local candidates preferred; not a remote position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to travel more than 30% domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with power generation equipment, turbine governors, or excitation systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to explain complex issues to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of electrical, automation, and hydraulic systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot HMI and operator interfaces.
• Design electrical schematic diagrams and wiring drawings.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and customer training.
• Prepare O&M manuals and related documents.
• Work with cross-functional project teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical systems

Interpersonal skills

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPlan

Job description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Controls Engineer for a position located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The Controls Engineer will design and implement PLC control and protection systems for industrial and electrical generation facilities.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.

Local candidates preferred. This is not a remote position.

Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

• Commissioning of electrical, automation, and hydraulic systems.
• Program and Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Program and Troubleshoot HMI and Operator Interfaces.
• Design electrical schematic diagrams, external electrical wiring diagrams, field instrumentation systems, internal panel wiring drawings, and PLC drawings.
• Design, develop, test, and start-up projects as requested.
• Ensure effective information handoffs.
• Interpret electrical drawings.
• Interpret mechanical drawings.
• Perform onsite inspections and project “kick-off” meetings as assigned.
• Perform peer reviews.
• Perform electrical calculations for system sizing and component selection.
• Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training, and system commissioning as requested.
• Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT), and customer training documents.
• Support Engineering division as requested.
• Utilize electrical and hydraulic test equipment.
• Work effectively with all other project team members such as control, electrical, HMI, and mechanical disciplines.
• Work with designers to develop drawings.

Requirements for the Controls Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to travel more than 30% domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with power generation equipment, turbine governors, or excitation systems
• Strong conceptualization ability along with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to decision‑makers and project teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or EPlan.
• USA or Canadian Professional engineering registration or the ability to become registered.