Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

Technical Associates; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Employer match

Company Stock program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Coverage

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Technical Associates is seeking a Sr Electrical Controls Engineer for their Marietta, GA office. This full-time role involves working on electrical controls execution across various client sites, ensuring project goals are exceeded.

The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include designing control systems, modifying AutoCAD designs, and maintaining open communication with clients.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 20 years of applicable experience in electrical controls engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD for panel designs.
• Document project bids and final 'as-built' packages.

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving control systems for manufacturing clients.
• Following client-defined control standards and scope.
• Open communication with clients and project managers.

Skills

PLC Experience

Electrical/Control panel design

Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation

HMI Development

Industrial control systems design

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Work‑Related Experience

Job description

Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

We are an engineering consulting firm with multiple locations. This position will be working from our office in Marietta, GA. We’re growing, and we need your expertise! We've been in business for over 40 years serving clients from local plant-based projects to large turn‑key corporate initiatives. We work across a variety of consumer-based industries including pulp and paper, chemical, and food and beverage. It's our mission to help our clients projects succeed by providing project management, engineering solutions, design, and installations. We don't just want to deliver; we want to exceed expectations. Being part of the TA family means going above and beyond to truly connect with our clients. Here at TA, we thrive on communication, collaboration, and commitment. If you think that good business requires trust, follow‑through, and understanding - We want to talk to you.

Why us?

• Full‑Time Salaried Position that includes compensation for Billable Hours over 40


• 401k Plan (with Employer match)


• Company Stock program


• Paid Vacation & Holidays


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life and Disability Coverage


• Relocation Assistance

Our Marietta, Georgia office is looking to add a Sr Controls Engineer to their team. Engineers will represent Technical Associates at various client sites while supporting all aspects of the electrical controls execution. They must be able to multi‑task to meet deadlines and stay calm under pressure. Engineers will be responsible for designing and improving manufacturing clients' control systems from start to finish.

Expectations include

• Following client‑defined control standards and scope


• Open communication with appropriate client contacts and project managers


• Designing the scope of work for contractors


• Manipulating and modifying Electrical/Control panel designs created in AutoCAD


• Selecting and specifying field devices and sensors


• Document project bids and final "as-built" packages


• Being present at site startups for integrated systems


• Senior level - 20 years of applicable experience


• 25% Travel to out‑of‑state client sites and regular travel within the Metro‑Atlanta area


• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Work‑Related Experience


• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation


• ControlLogix


• PLC Experience - Modifying and troubleshooting of existing programs (Programming a plus)


• HMI Development - Modifying and troubleshooting (FactoryTalk, RSView and Wonderware)


• Experiencing designing industrial control systems (VFDs, motors, etc.)


• Valid Driver's License


• Motor Vehicle Report, Drug Test, and Background check in accordance of company policies


• Essential Functions for Site Field Work Walking 1 mile+, Climbing, Bending, Lifting


• U.S. Work Authorization