Control Engineer


Boise
Permanent
$100,000 - $140,000 USD a year
Automation and Controls
PR/611664_1790282038
Control Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Provide electrical design support for a wide range of industrial projects, including power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), control panels, instrumentation systems, and facility upgrades.
  • Support the design and development of industrial control systems for manufacturing, process, water/wastewater, energy, and other industrial applications.
  • Create and modify electrical drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
  • Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming for new installations, system expansions, upgrades, and modernization projects.
  • Participate in system integration activities, including hardware configuration, software development, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning efforts.
  • Support plant startup activities, troubleshooting, and field commissioning to ensure systems operate safely and according to design intent.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, and field personnel throughout all phases of project execution.
  • Prepare technical documentation, design reports, operating procedures, test plans, and project deliverables.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and optimization of existing electrical and control systems to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Ensure designs and deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and client specifications.
  • Maintain strong communication with clients and actively contribute to developing long-term relationships through responsive service and technical expertise.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
  • Experience with industrial electrical design, controls engineering, automation systems, or system integration projects.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical and controls design documentation.
  • Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with HMI and SCADA development platforms is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of industrial networking, instrumentation, process control systems, and electrical power distribution principles.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in both office and field environments.
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships through professionalism and technical competence.

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