Electrical Control Engineer

LVI Associates; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement automated control systems for industrial clients. You will work on control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, system commissioning, and on-site support to help projects succeed.

Key responsibilities include drafting electrical schematics, developing PLC/HMI programs, creating BOMs, and contributing to documentation. This hands-on role is ideal for growth in automation and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition).
• Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site installations or client meetings.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Develop and test PLC and HMI programs under guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to creating BOMs and I/O lists for projects.
• Perform basic system configuration and documentation.
• Participate in assembly, testing, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot and refine systems during deployment.
• Help prepare and maintain project documentation and manuals.
• Provide on-site support under supervision when required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD Electrical

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Controls & Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you'll assist with the design, programming, and implementation of automated control systems for industrial clients. You'll be involved in control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, system commissioning, and support. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone eager to grow in the field of automation and industrial controls.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design & Development

• Assist in designing and drafting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
• Develop and test PLC and HMI programs under guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to creating Bill of Materials (BOM) and I/O lists for projects
• Perform basic system configuration and documentation
• Participate in assembly, testing, and commissioning of automation systems
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and refine systems during deployment
• Help prepare and maintain project documentation and manuals
• Provide on-site support under supervision when required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field
• Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition)
• Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel occasionally for site installations or client meetings
• Detail-oriented with a passion for industrial automation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience in controls or automation engineering
• Familiarity with control hardware: sensors, relays, VFDs, motor starters, and safety devices
• Understanding of basic troubleshooting methods for electrical systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, UL508A, or other relevant standards.