Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI & Field Startups

Stellar Energy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Virtual healthcare options

Voluntary benefits

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Stellar Energy is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Jacksonville, FL to develop and integrate control systems for our modular chillers. You will program PLCs, design HMI interfaces, and ensure reliable communication with the BMS/EPMS in data center environments.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation or Computer Engineering and 1–2 years in PLC programming. Travel to client sites is expected for commissioning and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 1–2 years PLC programming/industrial automation experience; internship or co-op acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text for chiller plant automation systems (Rockwell/Siemens/Carel).
• Design and program intuitive HMI screens for monitoring and operation of modular chillers on-site.
• Set up and troubleshoot Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus networks.
• Design low-voltage control circuits, sensor loops, and I/O schematics.
• Assist with electrical startup and the initial dry-loop software loading of modular control panels.
• Travel to customer sites for critical control integration and field startups.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Carel

Job description

Stellar Energy is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Jacksonville, FL to develop and integrate control systems for our modular chillers. You will program PLCs, design HMI interfaces, and ensure reliable communication with the BMS/EPMS in data center environments.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation or Computer Engineering and 1–2 years in PLC programming. Travel to client sites is expected for commissioning and startup activities.