Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Leoforce; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer in Tulsa, OK, to lead electrical design efforts for industrial combustion systems. You will design control panels, schematics, and wiring diagrams, review drawings for issues, and coordinate with project managers and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and mentorship of designers and drafters, ensuring code-compliant, fabrication-ready electrical packages with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience designing industrial electrical control panels, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Experience with burner management systems, combustion controls, safety interlocks, or industrial process controls.
• Familiarity with NFPA 85, NFPA 86, and UL 508A standards.
• Knowledge of NEC hazardous-location requirements (Division 1 & 2) and protection methods.
• Experience with industrial safety systems, SIS (Triconex) and Rockwell FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings and identify design issues before fabrication.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project managers and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Panel layouts

Schematic reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Schneider Electric Triconex SIS

Rockwell FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA

Job description

Tulsa,OK, US

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 per year

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong hands-on experience designing industrial electrical control panels, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Experience with burner management systems (BMS), combustion controls, safety interlocks, or industrial process control systems.
• Practical understanding of applicable industrial standards, including NFPA 85, NFPA 86, and UL 508A.
• Familiarity with NEC hazardous-location requirements, including Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 applications and associated protection methods.
• Experience with industrial safety systems, ideally Schneider Electric Triconex safety instrumented systems (SIS), and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA.
• Ability to review electrical drawings, identify design issues before fabrication, and coordinate engineering deliverables with project managers and manufacturing teams.

A bit about us:

Our client is a premier engineering company specializing in fired heaters, process furnaces, and industrial combustion systems. The company delivers engineered solutions for demanding industrial applications where electrical design quality, process safety, and reliable equipment operation are essential.

Why join us?

• Work on Specialized Industrial Systems: Support burner management systems, fired heaters, process furnaces, and critical combustion safety applications.
• Stay Hands-On: Spend the majority of your time on electrical design, panel layouts, schematics, and technical reviews rather than moving into a purely managerial role.
• Lead a Technical Team: Mentor designers and drafters, allocate work, and help establish consistent engineering standards.
• Own Design Quality: Play a direct role in ensuring electrical packages are accurate, code-compliant, and ready for fabrication.
• Make an Immediate Engineering Impact: Work closely with project management and manufacturing to keep customized industrial projects moving efficiently.