Controls Engineer in Laurel

Energy Jobline ZR; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Controls Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing setting. You will support electrical and controls systems, troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs, and drive automation and capital projects to improve plant performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years in manufacturing controls, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent collaboration skills to work with operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical/electrical controls engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, on-site manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and program PLC and HMI systems.
• Support electrical troubleshooting, equipment modifications, and automation improvements.
• Specify and support electrical equipment, instrumentation, motors, drives, and related systems.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve equipment and controls issues.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for capital projects and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on process and equipment improvements.
• Develop project scopes and coordinate with contractors as needed.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

AutoCAD

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Constellation Search Group is looking for an Controls Engineer for a full-time, on-site direct hire position. The Controls Engineer will provide electrical and controls engineering support within a manufacturing environment, focusing on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, automation, continuous improvement, and capital projects. This role will work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify solutions, improve processes, and support overall plant performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and program PLC and HMI systems.
• Support electrical troubleshooting, equipment modifications, and automation improvements.
• Specify and support electrical equipment, instrumentation, motors, drives, and related systems.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve equipment and controls issues.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for capital projects and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on process and equipment improvements.
• Develop project scopes and coordinate with contractors as needed.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, or a related manufacturing role .
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, on‑site manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer:

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of , , , , , preference, , , , ancestry, citizenship, , marital status, physical , mental , medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.