Electrical Engineer

Cogent Analytics; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

PTO

401k

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Baton Rouge is seeking an Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience designing UL 508A control panels, selecting components, and building panel layouts for industrial HVAC systems.

You will develop electrical schematics and panel drawings, program PLCs and HMIs across brands like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, and others, and troubleshoot during build, test, commissioning. Strong ladder logic, structured text, function block programming, and C/C++ are a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing UL 508A control panels from scratch.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical control design (relay logic, motor controls, power distribution).
• Experience with one or more industrial/HVAC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, Emerson).
• Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming; C/C++ a plus.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics independently.
• Familiarity with NEC 500-505 and UL 508A standards.
• EPLAN or comparable electrical CAD experience a plus.
• Industrial, HVAC/refrigeration, or hazardous-location experience a plus.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design UL 508A control panels from scratch: enclosure selection, component selection, and internal layout.
• Develop electrical schematics and panel drawings (EPLAN experience a plus - we're rolling it out).
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for custom HVAC/refrigeration equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, or Emerson platforms).
• Write and troubleshoot control logic in ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, and/or C/C++.
• Partner with engineering and production to translate system requirements into control solutions.
• Support controls integration for explosion-proof/hazardous-location equipment (NFPA 496, Class I/II Div 1 & 2 a plus).
• Troubleshoot panels and wiring during build, test, and commissioning.
• Maintain BOMs and support UL field-labeling/certification.

Skills

Electrical control design

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block programming

C/C++

Schematic reading

NFPA 496 familiarity

UL 508A familiarity

Industrial HVAC controls

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer experienced in designing and commissioning industrial control panels as well as PLC programming and implementation with standard communication protocols for an HVAC engineering company.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• PTO
• 401k

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Responsibilities

• Design UL 508A control panels from scratch: enclosure selection, component selection (breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies), and internal layout
• Develop electrical schematics and panel drawings (EPLAN experience a plus - we're rolling it out)
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for custom HVAC/refrigeration equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, or Emerson platforms)
• Write and troubleshoot control logic in ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, and/or C/C++
• Partner with engineering and production to translate system requirements into control solutions
• Support controls integration for explosion-proof/hazardous-location equipment (NFPA 496, Class I/II Div 1 & 2 a plus)
• Troubleshoot panels and wiring during build, test, and commissioning
• Maintain BOMs and support UL field-labeling/certification

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing UL 508A control panels from scratch
• Strong fundamentals in electrical control design (relay logic, motor controls, power distribution)
• Experience with one or more industrial/HVAC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, Emerson)
• Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming; C/C++ a plus
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics independently
• Familiarity with NEC 500-505 and UL 508A standards
• EPLAN or comparable electrical CAD experience a plus
• Industrial, HVAC/refrigeration, or hazardous-location experience a plus
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience