Electrical Controls Engineer

LeoForce; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial equipment. You will bridge electrical design with hands-on controls engineering, including panel design, PLC programming, and troubleshooting.

The role emphasizes designing control architectures, developing diagrams and I/O documentation, and supporting FAT/SAT activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical controls, automation, industrial controls, or related engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs / ControlLogix / Studio 5000.
• Experience with FactoryTalk.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and/or control panels.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring, I/O, and instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial automation and process equipment.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and develop controls based on process requirements.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial/manufacturing/process environment experience preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for industrial process equipment.
• Develop control-panel designs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O documentation.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Develop and maintain FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA applications.
• Integrate instrumentation, sensors, valves, motors, and other electrical/control components.
• Develop control narratives and sequence-of-operation documentation.
• Support electrical component selection and control-system architecture.
• Review P&IDs and translate process requirements into automated control strategies.
• Participate in FAT/SAT activities and equipment testing.

Skills

Electrical controls

Automation

Industrial controls

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

P&ID interpretation

HMI/SCADA

Travel readiness

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Tulsa,OK, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

• 8+ years of experience in electrical controls, automation, industrial controls, or related engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs / ControlLogix / Studio 5000
• Experience with FactoryTalk
• Experience designing electrical control systems and/or control panels
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring, I/O, and instrumentation
• Experience with industrial automation and process equipment
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and develop controls based on process requirements
• Experience with commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting
• Industrial/manufacturing/process environment experience preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

A bit about us

Our client designs and manufactures sophisticated industrial equipment requiring integrated electrical, automation, instrumentation, and control systems. The engineering team is looking for an experienced professional who can bridge the gap between electrical design and hands‑on controls engineering.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys designing the electrical/control architecture but also wants to program PLCs, troubleshoot systems, and participate in commissioning.

Why join us

• Design electrical and control systems for industrial process equipment
• Develop control-panel designs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O documentation
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs using Studio 5000
• Develop and maintain FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA applications
• Integrate instrumentation, sensors, valves, motors, and other electrical/control components
• Develop control narratives and sequence-of-operation documentation
• Support electrical component selection and control‑system architecture
• Review P&IDs and translate process requirements into automated control strategies
• Participate in FAT/SAT activities and equipment testing