Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer — Custom Automation

themasongroup; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career growth potential

Continuous learning & mentorship

Job summary

themasongroup is seeking an Electrical & Controls Systems Engineer to design and integrate large-scale, industrial electro-mechanical machinery. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, power distribution, and control architectures for custom automation projects.

Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless electromechanical integration, generate electrical schematics, perform system validation, and prepare documentation. Willingness to travel for commissioning is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical design, industrial automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Knowledge of machine safety standards.
• Experience in system-level design, motion control, and mechanical integration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems, including PLC/HMI programming, power distribution, and automation architectures.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electromechanical systems, design layouts, and ensure system performance.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Validate and troubleshoot systems during build and commissioning (minimal travel).
• Generate technical documentation including BOMs, test procedures, and manuals.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

System-level design

Motion control

Mentoring engineers

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

themasongroup is seeking an Electrical & Controls Systems Engineer to design and integrate large-scale, industrial electro-mechanical machinery. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, power distribution, and control architectures for custom automation projects.

Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless electromechanical integration, generate electrical schematics, perform system validation, and prepare documentation. Willingness to travel for commissioning is required.