Intermediate Controls Engineer

LAPORTE; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Job summary

LAPORTE in Columbus, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead control-system design for pharma and food & beverage projects. You’ll develop panel layouts, wiring, I/O schedules, and networking diagrams while coordinating with engineers, vendors, and installers from design through commissioning.

You’ll also program PLC/HMI endpoints and support the project lifecycle, ensuring code compliance and practical, install-ready documents. Hybrid work with travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of control-systems experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments, incl. commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Experience with control-panel and industrial-network design, component selection, and drawings coordination.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Survey existing systems and coordinate clients and vendors; prepare design and bid packages.
• Coordinate single-line diagrams, panel schedules and power-plan interfaces with the electrical team.

Responsibilities

• Develop coordinated panel and field-installation packages with layouts, schematics, wiring, and I/O schedules.
• Design and document industrial-network topology; ensure interfaces with installation packages.
• Survey existing installations and update design and as-built documents.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical engineers, vendors, and installers; prepare specs and bid-packages.
• Complete drawings and schedules within scope; address review comments and raise design questions.
• Provide PLC/HMI programming and lifecycle support, including testing and commissioning.
• Apply NEC and UL 508A standards where applicable.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD

Single-line diagrams

Panel layouts

Cable lists

Power plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

Employment type: Full-time

Develop coordinated controls construction packages for pharmaceutical and food & beverage facility projects. Prepare control-panel layouts, schematics, wiring and termination documents, cable lists, I/O schedules and industrial-network drawings. Own assigned design tasks, coordinate project information, and incorporate senior technical review through construction and commissioning support.

What you will deliver

• Develop coordinated panel and field-installation packages, including equipment and panel layouts, schematics, wiring and termination details, cable lists, and I/O schedules.
• Design and document industrial-network topology and physical connections; coordinate instrument, panel and equipment interfaces with the installation package.
• Survey existing installations, document field conditions, and incorporate verified information into design and as-built documents.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical and electrical engineers, equipment vendors, panel fabricators and installation contractors; prepare specifications and bid-package information.
• Complete assigned drawings, schedules and specifications within the agreed project scope; check consistency, resolve review comments and raise design questions with the project lead.
• Provide PLC/HMI programming and project lifecycle support, including troubleshooting, testing, installation and commissioning, with design changes reflected in the final documents.
• Apply relevant project codes and standards, including NEC and UL 508A where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of control-systems experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments, including commissioning experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Experience with control-panel and industrial-network design, component and instrument selection, and coordination of drawings and schedules for fabrication and installation.
• Hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE for PLC, HMI and SCADA project work.
• Ability to survey existing systems, coordinate clients and vendors, and prepare design and bid packages. Coordinate single‑line diagrams, panel schedules and power‑plan interfaces with the electrical engineering team.
• Ability to plan and complete assigned design work, document engineering questions and incorporate senior technical review.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading commissioning activities.

Hybrid work and project travel

This is an office‑based hybrid role with remote work and project‑site assignments. Office attendance is coordinated with the project team. Travel is anticipated to be 20–40%, depending on project requirements. Initial site visits typically last 1–3 days; commissioning assignments may last 1–4 weeks.

The salary for this position is between $80,000-$130,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

About LAPORTE

Founded in 1999, LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing clients across North America and Europe.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, compensatory paid time off (PTO), a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.