Lead EIC Engineer - Electrical & Automation Leader

PTS Advance; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced EIC Engineer to lead electrical scope across technical projects in Amherst, NH—from initial design through commissioning. If you thrive on ownership, this role puts you at the table on critical decisions from day one. You will program PLCs/HMIs, review SLDs, and deliver instrument lists, I/O lists, loop diagrams, ETAP models, and power system layouts.

A B.S. in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on electrical/controls experience are required; PE license is

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred).
• PE license strongly preferred, or ability to obtain within first year.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems—bringing broad, in-depth technical knowledge to every project.
• Own the electrical scope on technical projects, driving coordination and communication across all stakeholders and team members.
• Make final calls within your scope, providing clear direction to the electrical team.
• Support early-stage design, including power system objectives, scope, and overall system architecture.
• Develop and manage key electrical deliverables: instrument lists, I/O lists, loop and wiring diagrams, ETAP/SLD and power system models, physical layouts, circuit/conduit schedules, equipment specs, RFQ packages, MTOs, and contractor scopes of work.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems—including hands-on programming of PLCs, HMIs, and related automation platforms.
• Support commissioning activities in the shop and onsite, ensuring systems meet site acceptance standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMIs

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Controls engineering

Power systems

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced EIC Engineer to lead electrical scope across technical projects in Amherst, NH—from initial design through commissioning. If you thrive on ownership, this role puts you at the table on critical decisions from day one. You will program PLCs/HMIs, review SLDs, and deliver instrument lists, I/O lists, loop diagrams, ETAP models, and power system layouts.

A B.S. in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on electrical/controls experience are required; PE license is