Electrical & Automation Engineering

PENTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PENTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our industrial design team in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on electrical design, power distribution, and automation projects, collaborating with senior engineers and project managers to deliver robust solutions.

You will develop design deliverables, support construction activities, review codes and standards, and assist with project execution. Occasional client site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4–8 years of industrial electrical engineering or automation experience.
• EIT preferred; PE eligibility a plus.
• Experience with power distribution, instrumentation, and automation design.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA, NEC/NFPA/IEEE/ISA standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM or similar tools.
• Understanding construction support, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of electrical, control, power distribution, and automation projects.
• Develop electrical design deliverables: one-line diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, conduit and cable schedules, grounding, and BOMs.
• Assist PLC/SCADA systems, industrial controls, instrumentation integration, and automation design.
• Perform electrical calculations and support power distribution and motor control design.
• Review vendor submittals, MCC/VFD specs, instrumentation selections, and control panel designs.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA standards compliance.
• Provide construction support including RFIs, troubleshooting, commissioning assistance, and field coordination.
• Support quality control, design consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with project estimates, budgets, and proposal support.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Automation systems

PLC/SCADA

Team collaboration

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description Intermediate Electrical Engineer

PENTA is seeking a motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer with experience in industrial electrical design, control systems, and automation projects. This role supports the design and execution of electrical, power distribution, and automation systems while working closely with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include developing electrical design packages, supporting construction activities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and assisting with project execution. This position operates in a collaborative engineering environment with occasional travel to clients and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of electrical, control, power distribution, and automation projects.
• Develop electrical design deliverables including one-line diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, conduit and cable schedules, grounding systems, and bills of materials.
• Assist with PLC/SCADA systems, industrial controls, instrumentation integration, and automation design.
• Perform electrical calculations and support power distribution and motor control system design.
• Review vendor submittals, MCC/VFD specifications, instrumentation selections, and control panel designs.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, and client standards.
• Provide construction support including RFIs, troubleshooting, commissioning assistance, and field coordination.
• Support quality control efforts, design consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with project estimates, budgets, and proposal support as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4–8 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, controls, or automation projects.
• EIT certification preferred; PE eligibility is a plus.
• Experience with power distribution systems, instrumentation, industrial controls, and automation design.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ISA standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or similar design software preferred.
• Understanding construction support, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple project assignments.