Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH

Nbutexas; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for the Dayton, OH area. The role focuses on leading control system design, PLC/HMI programming, and field commissioning for major industrial clients across North America.

You will develop electrical schematics, perform arc flash calculations, and travel up to 30% to support startups and commissioning with a hands-on engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• 1+ year AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Experience with PLC logic, relays, and HMI development.
• Knowledge of 240V/480V systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and enclosure layouts using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems.
• Develop parts order sheets and support panel builds.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30% for startup and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope for custom builds.
• Interpret electrical codes and perform arc flash calculations.
• Support continuous improvement of designs and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Documentation

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens software

PLC programming tools

HMI development tools

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH

Full-Time | On-Site | $115,000–$130,000 | Up to 30% Travel

A leading provider of custom furnace systems and refractory solutions is hiring a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer to join their engineering team based in Dayton, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to lead control system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and provide hands‑on engineering support for major industrial clients across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and enclosure layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems (ladder logic and white paper programming)
• Develop parts order sheets and support panel builds
• Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for startup, commissioning, and technical support
• Work closely with project managers and engineering leadership to define scope and support custom builds
• Interpret electrical codes, perform arc flash calculations, and support internal safety standards
• Support the continuous improvement of product designs and documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience
• 1+ years of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa status at this time.
• Experience with PLC logic, relay systems, and HMI development
• Working knowledge of 240V/480V single- and three-phase systems
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 30%
• Comfortable working in both an office and industrial environment

Preferred Experience

• Siemens and Mitz systems
• Arc flash calculations or risk assessments
• Combustion systems or heat-based industrial equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000–$130,000 annual salary
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) with 10% employer match
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Strong long-term growth opportunities in a technical, project-focused environment