Senior Electrical Control Systems Engineer (P.E.)

Kforce Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Diverse, high-impact infrastructure

Career growth potential

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer in Chandler, AZ. You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls system design projects, perform comprehensive power system studies, and develop critical design documentation like P&IDs and wiring diagrams.

You’ll design PLC/HMI/SCADA architectures and serve as Engineer of Record for Arizona deliverables. The role requires a PE license, AZ registration or ability to obtain via comity, and 5+ years of relevant experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Active Professional Engineer license and Arizona licensure.
• Minimum 5+ years in electrical/controls engineering with NEC knowledge and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA systems; proven project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls design projects.
• Perform power system studies: short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting.
• Develop and review P&IDs, control narratives, wiring diagrams, IO lists.
• Design PLC, HMI, and SCADA network architectures.
• Serve as Engineer of Record with sealed AZ design deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Support construction, startup, commissioning, RFIs, and submittal reviews.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Lead projects

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Arizona PE registration or comity

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls system design projects
• Perform power system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, and motor starting analyses
• Develop and review P&IDs, control narratives, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and related design documentation
• Design PLC, HMI, and SCADA network architectures
• Serve as Engineer of Record and provide sealed Arizona design deliverables
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Support construction, startup, commissioning, RFIs, and submittal reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Arizona PE registration or ability to obtain through comity
• 5+ years of electrical and/or controls engineering experienceStrong NEC knowledge and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency
• Experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA systems
• Proven ability to lead projects through design and construction

Preferred

• Experience with SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
• Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam experience
• PLC/HMI programming experience
• Municipal, water/wastewater, mining, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or data center project experience
• Consulting engineering background

Why Join?

• Hybrid work environment
• Diverse, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Strong project backlog and career growth potential
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to mentor and develop engineering talent

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.