Electrical Control Engineer

LVI Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Travel reimbursement

Health insurance compensation

Training and education on new tech

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer for a hands-on, on-site role in Cleveland, OH. You will own full lifecycle projects from design through commissioning, leading a team across retrofits and custom automation in industrial environments.

The position emphasizes strong PLC programming, VFDs/servo drives, AutoCAD schematics, and panel design, with travel and on-site customer interaction. Competitive compensation with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for industrial applications.

Skills

PLC programming

VFDs & servo systems

AutoCAD

Panel design

On-site commissioning

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Job description

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Cleveland, OH | 160k | Paid Overtime

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well-established automation team delivering custom control systems and retrofit projects across industrial manufacturing environments in the Cleveland area. This is a hands-on, project-driven role where you'll lead a team and take ownership from design through commissioning, working closely with customers and supporting projects on-site.

The Role

Full lifecycle ownership - design, programming, install, and startup
Focus on retrofits, upgrades, and custom automation projects
Highly hands-on role with strong involvement in commissioning and troubleshooting
Regular client interaction and on-site project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 7-10 years of hands-on controls/automation experience
• Strong PLC programming experience
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, and drive configuration
• Understanding of motors, torque, speed, and mechanical fundamentals
• Experience with AutoCAD / electrical schematics and panel design
• Proven ability to work across full project lifecycle (design - commissioning)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for industrial applications
• Program and commission PLC-based automation systems
• Configure and start up VFDs, servo drives, and motor control systems
• Support electrical design, schematics, and panel layouts
• Lead and manage projects from concept through installation and startup
• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Oversee on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Prepare project documentation, BOMs, and technical reports
• Support customer training and ensure successful project delivery

Why Join

• Paid overtime
• Competitive compensation based on credentials
• Travel reimbursement
• Health insurance compensation
• Training and education on new equipment and technologies
• Opportunity to become a team lead