Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Lead

Sharpe Engineering; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) and 10 holidays

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of automation for food and beverage projects. You will drive electrical design excellence, support commissioning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, high-performance solutions.

Based with Sharpe, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with contractors, and travel 20–30% to client sites, ensuring adherence to standards and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required; passport eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Create control narratives, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
• Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Maintain electrical and controls standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; promote safety and quality.
• Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20–30%).

Skills

Electrical design

PLC/HMI/SCADA programming

Team collaboration

Field commissioning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of automation for food and beverage projects. You will drive electrical design excellence, support commissioning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, high-performance solutions.

Based with Sharpe, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with contractors, and travel 20–30% to client sites, ensuring adherence to standards and client