Electrical Controls Engineer — PLC, AutoCAD, Global Impact

UCC Environmental LLC; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Job summary

UCC Environmental LLC, a leader in sustainable technology solutions, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and program electrical control systems for industrial applications in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver on-time, within budget projects.

Based in Illinois with travel 10-15% for proposals and projects, you will work with AutoCAD, Studio 5000, and PLC/HMI platforms, applying NEC NFPA 70 and UL 508A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in electrical control systems design and programming.
• AutoCAD proficiency required. AutoCAD Electrical proficiency a plus.
• Independently capable of programming ladder logic for new systems according to a written narrative or functional description.
• Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk Proficiency Preferred. Step 7 or Control Expert preferred.
• AVEVA or Ignition experience a plus.
• Proficiency with software testing and controls commissioning.
• Proficiency with common industrial networking platforms and protocols.
• Proficiency with industrial motor control and variable frequency drive applications.
• Familiarity with material handling or water treatment processes a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A.
• Proven time management and organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and execute in an environment with concurrent commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, performs, coordinates and reviews technical tasks associated with electrical control systems design. This includes control panel layouts, control panel schematics, PLC and HMI programming, bill of material development, and material releases.
• Contributes to the development of project schedules for engineering activities. Ensures that individual contributions meet deliverables for contract and proposal requirements in scope, schedule and budget.
• Provides and coordinates engineering estimates to support proposal activities within established guidelines.
• Provides technical review and direction of sub‑contractors/vendors through Project Management requirements, thus ensuring project is brought in on budget.
• Reviews all contract scope requirements for impact on electrical and control systems.
• Travel as required to meet proposal and project objectives (10 to 15%).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

AVEVA

Ignition

Controls commissioning

Industrial networking

NEC familiarity

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Ignition

AVEVA

Job description

UCC Environmental LLC, a leader in sustainable technology solutions, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and program electrical control systems for industrial applications in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver on-time, within budget projects.

Based in Illinois with travel 10-15% for proposals and projects, you will work with AutoCAD, Studio 5000, and PLC/HMI platforms, applying NEC NFPA 70 and UL 508A