Electrical Engineer (PLC Programming)

Ferretti Search; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean-technology engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Richland, WA. The ideal candidate will engage in full-cycle control system design, working on impactful projects in water treatment and nuclear support. Responsibilities include programming PLCs, creating electrical diagrams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of electrical design or controls experience in industrial environments.
• Comfortable with PLC programming; Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to read P&IDs, follow wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical drawings and load calculations.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensure NEC compliance and uphold company quality and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

FactoryTalk

AutoCAD Electrical

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Ferretti Search is partnering with a fast-growing clean-technology engineering firm to hire an Electrical Engineer. This role is perfect for an early to mid-career electrical professional who enjoys full-cycle control system design—from schematics to PLC programming—and wants to contribute to cutting-edge water treatment and nuclear-support projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Because the projects involve sensitive government work, we and our client can only consider candidates who are U.S. citizens.

Electrical Engineer

Location: Richland, WA (on-site with limited schedule flexibility)

Compensation: $85 000 to $125 000 base salary

Bonus: Discretionary; typically reserved for senior engineers

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO and holidays, relocation assistance considered

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-On Control Ownership: Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for advanced water treatment and nuclear applications.
• Project Variety: Support both Department of Energy remediation work and next-generation clean-energy reactor projects.
• Career Growth: Work directly with the Electrical Engineering Manager and senior mentors while a rapidly expanding office creates promotion paths.
• Modern Tool Set: Leverage AutoCAD Electrical, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, and FactoryTalk while exploring new automation tech.
• Impactful Mission: Contribute to environmental cleanup and sustainable energy initiatives that make a visible difference.

What will your day look like?

• Create and maintain electrical drawings, loop wiring diagrams, and load calculations.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk).
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing and support on-site commissioning trips (approximately twice per year).
• Interface with technicians, engineers, and customers to resolve schematic and assembly questions.
• Ensure NEC compliance and uphold company quality and safety standards.

Who are you?

• Electrical Problem Solver: 3 to 7 years of electrical design or controls experience in industrial environments.
• PLC Ready: Comfortable with PLC programming; Allen-Bradley preferred but strong desire to learn is welcome.
• Design Savvy: At least one year of AutoCAD (or AutoCAD Electrical) experience for schematics and panel layouts.
• Detail Oriented: Able to read P&IDs, follow wiring diagrams, and document changes accurately.
• U.S. Citizen: Required for project eligibility and background screening.
• Strong Communicator: Clear verbal and written skills with a proactive, team-first attitude.

Application & Contact Information

If you are eager to take ownership of complex control systems and grow within a dynamic engineering team, please apply directly. You may also email your resume to Matt Roe at [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Related Terms: Electrical Design Engineer, PLC Programmer, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, HMI, AutoCAD Electrical, NEC Code, Controls Engineer, Water Treatment Systems, Nuclear Remediation, Industrial Automation

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