H - Control Engineer


Champaign
Permanent
$100,000 - $140,000 USD a year
Automation and Controls
PR/612919_1792489015
H - Control Engineer

Must be US citizen or green card holder

Controls Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level to Senior)

Overview

A well-established engineering consulting and integration firm is seeking a Controls Electrical Engineer to support the design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of industrial automation and control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects across a variety of industrial sectors, partnering with multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept design through start-up and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, maintain, and upgrade industrial instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
  • Apply electrical engineering principles to develop practical and reliable control system solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineers, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Design, program, and support the start-up of PLC, HMI, and servo-driven automation systems.
  • Develop complete control system designs, including:
    • Electrical schematics
    • Control panels
    • Instrumentation
    • Motor control centers (MCCs)
    • PLC and HMI hardware and software
  • Perform PLC/HMI programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
  • Resolve complex engineering and integration challenges, including coordination, design, and system performance issues.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams.
  • Support projects from conceptual design through implementation and start-up activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain licensure is a plus.
  • 5-15 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial electrical engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and motor control applications.
  • Experience designing and implementing automation solutions in industrial environments.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Industry Exposure

Projects may support a range of industrial sectors, including:

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Renewable Fuels
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Power & Utilities
  • Other process and industrial facilities

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