Electrical Controls Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission advanced industrial control systems for large-scale manufacturing and compressor applications. You will work on Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and FAT from concept through startup.

The role offers a hands-on, full-project-lifecycle environment with collaboration across customers, project managers, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and industrial automation systems.
• FAT and commissioning activities knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems and electrical control panels.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Develop and maintain HMI/operator interfaces.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Review P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives.
• Support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development

Industrial automation

FAT and commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Industrial Automation & Controls

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission advanced industrial control systems used in large-scale manufacturing and motor-driven compressor applications.

If you're passionate about Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, industrial automation, and commissioning, this is your opportunity to work on high-impact projects from concept through startup.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop industrial control systems and electrical control panels
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Develop and maintain HMI/operator interfaces
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Review P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives
• Support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of controls engineering experience

Strong experience with:

• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• HMI development
• Industrial automation systems
• FAT and commissioning activities

Ability to read and interpret:

• P&IDs
• Electrical schematics
• Control narratives
• Modbus communications

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing automation
• Compressor or rotating equipment controls
• Control panel design
• Industrial process control environments

Why Join Us?

Outstanding pay rate: Up to $150/hr

Work on complex, large-scale automation projects

Full project lifecycle involvement, from design to commissioning

Collaborative engineering environment

High-visibility role with cutting-edge control technologies

Pay Details:

$150.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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