Electrical Control Cabinet & PLC Systems Engineer

Continental Electronics Corporation; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Health plans

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Electronics Corporation is seeking an Electrical Integration Engineer to design electrical control cabinets, wiring diagrams, and power distribution layouts for AC/DC systems. You will specify components, integrate PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors, and coordinate with manufacturing and testing teams.

The role requires travel to site installations and compliance with industry standards. The position is based in Richardson, TX, with a base salary range of $109,000–$130,000 annually and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing electrical cabinets or industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical CAD tools.
• Experience developing wiring diagrams and power distribution schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, VFDs, and low-voltage power systems.
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, NFPA, and electrical safety requirements.
• Travel may be required to support site installations.
• Selected candidates must be able to obtainand maintain aSecret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control cabinets, junction boxes, and power distribution panels.
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Create power routing layouts for AC and DC systems.
• Size and select circuit protection devices, power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, and wiring components.
• Integrate electrical equipment with PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proper cabinet layout and cable routing.
• Perform electrical load calculations and verify power distribution requirements.
• Develop and manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and installation work instructions.
• Actively monitor assembly, system integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site commissioning.
• Troubleshoot wiring, grounding, power quality, and integration issues during build and deployment.
• Adhere to NEC, IPC 620, and applicable customer standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to electrical design standards and manufacturing efficiency
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring diagrams

Power distribution

PLCs & HMIs

Industrial networks

Load calculations

Electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Continental Electronics Corporation is seeking an Electrical Integration Engineer to design electrical control cabinets, wiring diagrams, and power distribution layouts for AC/DC systems. You will specify components, integrate PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors, and coordinate with manufacturing and testing teams.

The role requires travel to site installations and compliance with industry standards. The position is based in Richardson, TX, with a base salary range of $109,000–$130,000 annually and