Electrical Controls Engineer – Hybrid & Travel-Heavy Role

Gables Search Group; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a hybrid role involving extensive travel and hands-on work with automation systems. Ideal candidates will have strong PLC and CAD skills, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to solve problems on-site with cutting-edge equipment in various locations throughout the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI platforms.
• Ability to read schematics and perform hands-on wiring.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 70%).

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for custom automation.
• Design electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD tools.
• Travel to customer sites to install, test, and debug systems.

Skills

PLC programming

CAD design

collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer – Hybrid & Travel-Heavy Role

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We’re recruiting for a client in Marietta, GA that’s looking to bring on a junior-level Electrical Controls Engineer to join their growing automation team. This hybrid role includes shop-based engineering work as well as extensive travel—up to 70%—to support installations and startups across the U.S.

This is a great opportunity for a rising engineer with strong PLC and CAD skills who enjoys solving problems on-site and being hands-on with cutting-edge equipment.

In This Role, You’ll

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for custom automation
• Design electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD tools
• Travel to customer sites to install, test, and debug systems
• Wire and debug equipment in-house prior to shipment
• Work closely with engineers and project leads on system improvements
• Assist with documentation, proposals, and training
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI platforms
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software
• Ability to read schematics and perform hands-on wiring
• Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 70%)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Robotics or motion control exposure
• Structured Text or Ladder Logic programming
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar tools

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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