Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Accelevation LLC; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Accelevation LLC in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer with 7+ years of experience in industrial automation. You will design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems for LV/MV switchgear and power distribution, lead FAT/SAT activities, and provide technical oversight throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider Electric platforms, plus knowledge of Modbus, PROFINET, IEC 61850, and strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, and electrical systems.
• Hands-on PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and integration experience.
• Experience with switchboard/switchgear controls, protection relays, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of Modbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC 61850.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using AB, Siemens, and Schneider platforms.
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications for monitoring, alarms, and data acquisition.
• Design and integrate LV/MV switchgear, ATS, MCCs, and power monitoring equipment.
• Lead FAT and SAT, startup, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA integration

Switchgear controls

Electrical schematics

Industrial protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Position: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Miamisburg - First Flight, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 646

# of Openings: 1

About Accelevation

Accelevation (Nasdaq: ACCV) designs, manufactures and installs mission-critical infrastructure powering the world's most advanced technologies. Our vertically integrated model combines U.S.-based manufacturing and nationwide field capabilities to deliver innovative solutions at speed and scale.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a culture of ownership, speed and fearless innovation, we're building meaningful careers and ensuring our employees share in the value they help create.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical controls, and power distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, and switchboard/switchgear control systems. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, programming, integrating, testing, and commissioning control systems, while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider Electric.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications for equipment monitoring, control, alarms, and data acquisition.
• Design and integrate control systems for LV/MV switchboards, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, ATS, and power monitoring equipment.
• Develop control logic, electrical interlocks, permissives, sequencing, and remote/local operating functions.
• Integrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and electrical equipment using industrial communication protocols.
• Read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control panel layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Support electrical and controls system design, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and electrical systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and integration.
• Demonstrated experience with switchboard and switchgear controls, breaker controls, protection relays, and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, DNP3, and IEC 61850.
• Experience with electrical schematics, control panel design, system integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Communication Protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC 61850.
• Engineering Tools: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN.
• Electrical Systems: LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, ATS, MCCs, circuit breakers, protective relays, and power monitoring systems.

Core Competencies

• Safety:Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment
• Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values
• Speed:Operates with urgency, recognizing the advantage of being swift and responsive
• Innovation: Continuously seeks to simplify and improve processes and designs
• Judgment: Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving technical challenges
• Accountability: Holds self and others to high standards of performance and quality
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Equal Opportunity Statement

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Inclusion is one of our core values — we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all.

As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.