Electrical Engineer -Control Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

10 days Vacation + Holidays

Job summary

UCC Environmental is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer in Libertyville, Illinois. This role involves planning, directing, and reviewing technical tasks related to electrical control systems design, including programming and material releases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 3 to 7 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Benefits include a competitive salary range between $90,000 to $140,000 annually, along with comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in electrical control systems design and programming.
• Proficiency in programming ladder logic according to functional descriptions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct technical tasks associated with electrical control systems design.
• Contribute to project schedules and engineering estimates.
• Ensure compliance with contract scope requirements.

Skills

Electrical control systems design

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD proficiency

Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk

Industrial networking proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AVEVA or Ignition

Job description

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Education and Skills:

• 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.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to stand or sit at a desk using a computer 80% of the time
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time to meet proposal and project objectives

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Pay Range: $90,000 to $140,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e‑mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.