Electrical Controls Engineer

Constellation Search Group; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a full-time direct hire in Laurel, MS. You will work with advanced automation and control systems, lead capital projects, and partner with cross-functional teams to boost production performance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in electrical engineering and 4+ years of experience, with AB PLC programming and AutoCAD experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years as Electrical/Controls Engineer or similar.
• Programming experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience and schematic reading.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for mill electrical/controls to maintain production.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and program PLCs (AB PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix) and HMIs.
• Specify electrical equipment including motors, starters, VFDs, cable, conduit, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance E/I resources on troubleshooting and modifications.
• Lead and support electrical/controls for capital projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, operations, and maintenance for scheduling.
• Create and update drawings in AutoCAD.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. This role is crucial in a world-class manufacturing facility, focusing on driving reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will work with advanced automation and control systems, lead impactful capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for mill electrical/controls to maintain production.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix) and HMIs (Allen-Bradley RSView32 and FTView).
• Specify electrical equipment including motors, starters, VFDs, cable, conduit, various instrumentation, and power distribution equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance E/I resources on troubleshooting and equipment or controls modifications.
• Lead and support electrical and controls for capital projects.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Process Engineers, as well as area operations and maintenance.
• Define scopes of work with contractors and manage scheduling coordination.
• Create and update drawings in AutoCAD.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer or related field preferred.
• Programming experience with Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer:

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.