Electrical Engineer II

KPI Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

PTO and Holidays

Training & Development

Milk Stork Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

KPI Solutions, a systems integrator serving the logistics and automation sector, seeks an experienced controls estimator to develop electrical designs and cost estimates for complex integration projects. You will work with the Controls group to deliver practical, standards-driven solutions and support project delivery from pre-sales through commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in controls estimation and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of controls estimation experience; 8-10 years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or trade school equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering.
• Experience with design/commissioning/troubleshooting of controls systems using major platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical controls schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Provide labor and materials estimations for controls projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and vendors on pricing and project support.
• Stay current with electrical safety standards and control panel design practices.
• Travel up to 25% to KPI locations as needed.

Skills

Controls estimation

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC platforms (Rockwell/Siemens/GE)

Ethernet/IP/ControlNet/DeviceNet

Job description

KPI Solutions is a systems integrator serving the logistics and supply chain industry, with a focus on material handling, automation, and information systems. The company designs and delivers equipment-agnostic solutions including conveyor, sortation, robotics, ASRS, AGVs, and custom automation to help customers improve their operations.

In this role, you will support electrical controls design and solution development for system integration projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to hardware design and estimation work in a fast-moving environment, helping shape practical, standards-driven solutions that support customer needs and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Controls group to provide estimation for controls scope.
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear appropriate PPE, and maintain a safety-first mindset.
• Follow standards set forth by KPI Solutions.
• Understand project schedules and scope of work.
• Understand project requirements, specifications, and equipment functionality.
• Contribute to the team and adapt effectively to change.
• Communicate regularly with project managers and controls leadership.
• Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing.
• Maintain high standards and help improve defined processes.
• Stay current with the latest technologies and best practices.
• Create electrical controls schematics including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, push-button station layouts, safety circuits, and other hardware-related documents.
• Visit customer sites to gather information and support project kickoffs or pre-sales reviews.
• Provide informed estimations of labor and materials.
• Participate in the development and management of department processes, including CAD library functionality, operating procedures, software tools, and design methods.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical and related safety standards as they apply to control panel design, build, machine safety, and machine wiring.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of controls estimation experience, with 8-10 years preferred.
• Experience with performance management is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or trade school equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting controls systems using platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, GE, or Square D.
• Knowledge of industrial controls networks such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet is a plus.
• Proficiency drafting electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• Experience coordinating with project managers on assigned projects, coordinating with vendors or third-party suppliers on pricing or project support, and guiding electrical installers or other project support personnel.

Other Requirements/Comments

• Able to travel up to 25% to KPI locations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Concierge Service
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork Program
• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
• Training & Development

KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.