Electrical Controls Engineer - Travel-Heavy Hybrid Position

ZipRecruiter; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Marietta, GA seeks an early-career Electrical Controls Engineer. This hybrid role combines office and shop work with up to 70% travel. The engineer will design and program automation systems, collaborate on configurations, and ensure successful installations while developing technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and CAD design.
• Solid understanding of control systems and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, and control panels.
• Wire machines, debug control systems, and assist with builds.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers.

Skills

PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

CAD design skills (AutoCAD Electrical)

Control systems knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client in Marietta, GA is hiring an early-career Electrical Controls Engineer who’s ready to work hands-on with automation systems across the country. This hybrid role includes both office/shop work and up to 70% travel to customer sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, and control panels

• Use AutoCAD or EPLAN to generate electrical schematics

• Wire machines, debug control systems, and assist with builds

• Travel for installations, commissioning, and operator training

• Collaborate with engineers and project managers on configurations

• Support testing, documentation, and system proposals

You Should Have:

• Experience with PLC platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens

• CAD design skills (AutoCAD Electrical )

• Solid understanding of control systems and industrial protocols

• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot in the field

• Willingness to travel up to 70%

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with robotics or motion controls

• Knowledge of Ladder Logic or Python

• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma practices