Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Carowinds; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carowinds is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist Senior - Ride Electrical to inspect, install, repair and maintain electrical systems across rides and related equipment. You will work with wiring, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, drives, lighting, transformers and inverters, ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Vocational / technical training in electrical preferred.
• At least 6-8 years of prior equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read/write, comprehend instructions and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors, etc.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and repair/correct the problem.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Work from ladders, scaffold, Aerial Lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Must be able to complete assigned Work orders and enter the completed jobs in computer system.

Skills

Read/write in English

Teamwork in fast paced environment

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Carowinds is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist Senior - Ride Electrical to inspect, install, repair and maintain electrical systems across rides and related equipment. You will work with wiring, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, drives, lighting, transformers and inverters, ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.