Industrial Electrical Controls & Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls & Integration Engineer to design, test, and commission industrial electrical systems, collaborating with production, engineering, and sales.

The role requires a bachelor's in EE, 3+ years' experience, NEC knowledge, and ability to travel to project sites; responsibilities include schematics interpretation, BOMs, panel design, and training staff.

Starting salary is $80,000+ per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing, installing, and testing industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
• Experience using electrical test equipment, including multimeters, amp meters, and functional testing devices.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience designing and building industrial control panels.
• Understanding of generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, conduit systems, heating equipment, and related power generation components.
• Experience with HMIs, sensors, displays, and basic equipment programming.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Develop electrical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and equipment specifications.
• Support electrical system design and review project requirements with engineering and sales teams.
• Train electricians and production staff on schematic reading, wiring, testing, labeling, and safe work practices.
• Test, inspect, and troubleshoot completed equipment before shipment, resolving any electrical issues.
• Provide guidance on electrical component layout, control panel design, and installation standards.
• Perform electrical load calculations and verify code compliance.
• Coordinate electrical aspects of third-party supplied equipment.
• Develop and manage cross-training programs related to electrical assembly and integration.
• Prioritize multiple projects while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Schematics reading

NEC knowledge

Control panel design

Electrical testing

HMI & sensors

Load calculations

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Amp meters

Functional testers

Job description

Socket.dev in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls & Integration Engineer to design, test, and commission industrial electrical systems, collaborating with production, engineering, and sales.

The role requires a bachelor's in EE, 3+ years' experience, NEC knowledge, and ability to travel to project sites; responsibilities include schematics interpretation, BOMs, panel design, and training staff.

Starting salary is $80,000+ per year, commensurate with experience.