Electrical Engineer

Lever, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

PTO

401k

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and commission industrial control panels for HVAC systems, and to program PLCs and HMIs across multiple platforms.

You will develop schematics, ensure compliance with UL 508A and NEC standards, troubleshoot during build and commissioning, and collaborate with engineering and production to translate requirements into robust control solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience designing UL 508A control panels from scratch.
• Familiarity with NEC 500-505 and UL 508A standards.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming for HVAC/refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics.

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).
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for HVAC/refrigeration equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, or Emerson).
• 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

UL 508A control panel design

PLC programming

EPLAN

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagram

C/C++

Electrical schematics

HVAC controller platforms

Electrical control fundamentals

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Electrical CAD

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.

$80,000 - $120,000 a year

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

Benefits - Health, dental, vision

PTO

401k