Intermediate Controls Engineer

LAPORTE; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPORTE in Memphis, TN, is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to develop coordinated control-panel and field-installation packages for pharmaceutical and industrial projects. You will create equipment layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules and network drawings, coordinating with engineers, vendors and contractors.

The role requires 2–6 years of control-systems experience, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD and Rockwell Studio 5000.

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.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Experience with control-panel and industrial-network design, component and instrument selection.
• Hands-on with Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Control-systems experience

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

Location: Memphis, TN (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.

We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team