Electrical Controls Engineer IV

Lake Superior Consulting; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible work options

401K (6% company match)

Company paid life, AD&D, and short

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays (twelve per year)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Traverse City, MI. The role leads electrical controls scope on industrial projects, delivering designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, and guiding execution from concept to construction.

You will develop control narratives, review systems, and ensure code compliance while mentoring junior engineers. The position offers travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience supporting projects through multiple phases including conceptual design, detailed design, and construction.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, API, and AGA recommended practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large-scale electrical controls projects, providing technical direction and decision-making on complex engineering issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop complete, high-quality design deliverables.
• Develop controls drawings, specifications, engineering studies, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Design and review industrial control systems including instrumentation, control panels, communication networks, and control system architectures.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Interface effectively with project managers, clients, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Execute project assignments as the discipline lead, subject matter expert, and engineer of record.
• Monitor discipline scope, schedule, and technical risks, supporting project teams in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Travel up to 10% to project sites and client facilities for field investigations, design verification, and client meetings.

Skills

Industrial controls

Instrumentation

Automation

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

Project leadership

Field travel

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

5+ years electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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Lake Superior Consulting is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our growing team!

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for leading and executing the electrical controls engineering scope on moderate to large industrial projects. This includes providing technical leadership, developing engineering designs and construction deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders, and supporting successful project execution through all phases of design and construction.

Responsibilities:

Lead moderate to large-scale electrical controls projects, providing technical direction and decision-making on complex engineering issues

Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop complete, high-quality design deliverables

Develop controls drawings, specifications, engineering studies, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation

Design and review industrial control systems including instrumentation, control panels, communication networks, and control system architectures

Perform technical reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and engineering best practices

Interface effectively with project managers, clients, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution

Execute project assignments as the discipline lead, subject matter expert, and engineer of record

Monitor discipline scope, schedule, and technical risks, supporting project teams in identifying issues and developing effective solutions

Provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers

Travel up to 10% to project sites and client facilities for field investigations, design verification, and client meetings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university

5+ years of related electrical engineering experience

Demonstrated experience with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation

Experience supporting projects through multiple phases including conceptual design, detailed design, and construction

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, API, and AGA recommended practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure

Experience with control panel design, remote I/O systems, and industrial networking

Familiarity with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems

Experience developing control narratives and cause-and-effect diagrams

Experience in oil & gas, pipeline, power generation, renewables, or other industrial process facilities

Experience with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Bluebeam

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Ability to think conceptually and drive projects from conception through implementation

Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to lead project teams

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under schedule-driven environments

Self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality, technically sound designs

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary range for this position is$95,000 - $132,800.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Flexible work options


• 401K (6% company match)


• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Paid holidays (twelve per year)


• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:

Traverse City

Nearest Secondary Market:

Northern Michigan