Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Search Leaders, LLC; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Search Leaders, LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer in Plymouth, MN. You will lead the development of complex electrical control systems, including PLC/HMI programming, panel design, and field commissioning, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, champion ITAR compliance, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled data.
• 10+ years of electrical controls experience with a bachelor’s degree (7+ years with a master).
• ABET-accredited degree(s) in Electrical/Systems/Computer eng.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and motor controllers.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional team experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5–10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and engineering design for complex electrical control systems.
• Direct and contribute to design docs, schematics, panel design, PLC/HMI programming, field installation, and commissioning.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on accountability, improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain processes aligning engineering with standards and quality.
• Drive initiatives to improve team efficiency and control costs.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and scope management while aligning with client expectations.
• Guide engineers on architecture, design reviews, and tool adoption.
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning, startup, and maintenance.
• Establish procedures supporting broader organizational objectives.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

VFDs & servo systems

Motor controllers

Leadership & mentoring

Electrical controls design

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering (ABET-accredited)

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Tools

Rockwell controls

Siemens controls

AutoCAD

Eplan

Job description

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Search Leaders, LLC Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

About this position

Our client delivers custom mechanization and integrated engineering solutions for complex, one-of-a-kind structures and attractions across aerospace, entertainment, stadium, observatory, and specialty crane applications.

Position Responsibilities:

This senior engineering role leads the development and execution of sophisticated electrical control systems while building the leadership, project management, and team coordination capabilities needed for advancement into engineering management.

• Lead concept development and engineering design for complex electrical control systems.
• Direct and contribute to design documentation, schematics, electrical panel design, PLC and HMI programming, field installation, and project commissioning.
• Foster a collaborative engineering environment centered on accountability, continuous improvement, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines, project management teams, and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain departmental processes that align engineering practices with industry standards and quality expectations.
• Drive initiatives that improve team efficiency, control costs, and strengthen the quality of engineering deliverables.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and scope management while maintaining alignment with client expectations.
• Guide engineers on system architecture, design reviews, and technology and tool adoption.
• Provide technical leadership during field commissioning, system startup, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Establish and maintain departmental procedures that support broader organizational objectives.

Management Track

• This senior engineering role is designed for an experienced controls engineer who wants to continue leading complex technical work while developing the leadership, project management, and team coordination capabilities needed for advancement into an Engineering Manager role.

Position requirements:

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements due to access to export-controlled technical data.
• B.S. degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent control system design and programming skills.
• 10+ years of electrical controls experience with a bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated design expertise with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and motor controllers.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers across experience levels.
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative, accountable, innovative, and continuous-learning team environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams while maintaining organizational alignment and driving successful project delivery.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving capabilities with an aptitude for developing innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to research, integrate, and apply emerging technologies to unprecedented engineering challenges with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics with the ability to remove obstacles and facilitate effective communication across departments.
• Ability to lead by example while maintaining high standards for ethics, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for project installation and commissioning, approximately 5–10% of the time.

Preferred Requirements:

• M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.
• Proficiency with Rockwell and Siemens controls hardware and software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Eplan, or comparable electrical drafting software.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

Our client delivers custom mechanization and integrated engineering solutions for complex, one-of-a-kind structures and attractions across aerospace, entertainment, stadium, observatory, and specialty crane applications.

Position Responsibilities:

This senior engineering role leads the development and execution of sophisticated electrical control systems while building the leadership, project management, and team coordination capabilities needed for advancement into engineering management.

• Lead concept development and engineering design for complex electrical control systems.
• Direct and contribute to design documentation, schematics, electrical panel design, PLC and HMI programming, field installation, and project commissioning.
• Foster a collaborative engineering environment centered on accountability, continuous improvement, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines, project management teams, and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain departmental processes that align engineering practices with industry standards and quality expectations.
• Drive initiatives that improve team efficiency, control costs, and strengthen the quality of engineering deliverables.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and scope management while maintaining alignment with client expectations.
• Guide engineers on system architecture, design reviews, and technology and tool adoption.
• Provide technical leadership during field commissioning, system startup, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Establish and maintain departmental procedures that support broader organizational objectives.

Management Track

• This senior engineering role is designed for an experienced controls engineer who wants to continue leading complex technical work while developing the leadership, project management, and team coordination capabilities needed for advancement into an Engineering Manager role.

Position requirements:

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements due to access to export-controlled technical data.
• B.S. degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent control system design and programming skills.
• 10+ years of electrical controls experience with a bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated design expertise with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and motor controllers.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers across experience levels.
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative, accountable, innovative, and continuous-learning team environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams while maintaining organizational alignment and driving successful project delivery.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving capabilities with an aptitude for developing innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to research, integrate, and apply emerging technologies to unprecedented engineering challenges with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics with the ability to remove obstacles and facilitate effective communication across departments.
• Ability to lead by example while maintaining high standards for ethics, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for project installation and commissioning, approximately 5–10% of the time.

Preferred Requirements:

• M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.
• Proficiency with Rockwell and Siemens controls hardware and software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Eplan, or comparable electrical drafting software.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

The pay range for this role is:
135,000 - 175,000 USD per year(Plymouth, MN)

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