Electrical Controls Engineer: Field Testing & Site Travel

Mussett Nicholas Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mussett Nicholas Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team. You will design, implement, and test electrical control systems for diverse projects, reading P&ID and schematics, and coordinating across disciplines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in engineering, strong troubleshooting, and ability to travel up to 30%. We value attention to detail, client collaboration, and safe, compliant engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.
• Ability to travel up to 30% with valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of engineering design from concept planning to completion for electrical projects.
• Develop electrical control designs that comply with standards, practices, and codes.
• Read and edit logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&ID's.
• Prepare drawings, technical specifications, and visual aids.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop bill-of-materials.
• Perform factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests of electrical equipment and installations.
• Execute preventative maintenance plans at customer facilities. Document results.
• Calibrate gas sensors, flame sensors, and other safety devices at customer facilities.
• Assist with installation of controls panels and control devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems in systems.
• Stay current on engineering developments, technology, materials, trends, and regulations.
• Provide mentoring to team members as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

P&ID reading

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Mussett Nicholas Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team. You will design, implement, and test electrical control systems for diverse projects, reading P&ID and schematics, and coordinating across disciplines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in engineering, strong troubleshooting, and ability to travel up to 30%. We value attention to detail, client collaboration, and safe, compliant engineering practices.