Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer

An innovative manufacturing company at the forefront of industrial automation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers a semi-remote structure, providing flexibility while maintaining vital hands-on involvement with cutting-edge control systems. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive on designing impactful solutions and appreciate the balance of autonomy and collaboration.

This Role Offers:

Join a well-funded and rapidly evolving engineering team that is solving complex automation challenges.

Benefit from a flexible, remote-friendly work structure while staying engaged in hands-on engineering projects.

Contribute to a long-term vision of operational excellence and technical innovation in industrial controls.

Focus:

Lead the design and development of industrial control systems and electrical panels aligned with mechanical P&IDs and IO specifications.

Ensure system compliance with industry standards, particularly UL 508A and NFPA 79, as well as adherence to best practices for hazardous area classifications (Class I & II).

Use AutoCAD Electrical to develop comprehensive electrical schematics and control layouts.

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical and software teams to support PLC logic integration (ladder logic and structured text) for equipment automation.

Address design or functionality issues both remotely and during periodic site visits, acting as a technical troubleshooter and solutions provider.

Interpret P&IDs to inform control design and understand system interactions at the component level.

Additional travel may be required to address on-site troubleshooting or project needs.

Skill Set:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.

3+ years of professional experience in industrial electrical/control engineering.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and experience in designing industrial control panels.

Working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, IO list interpretation, and P&ID familiarity.

Ability to work remotely but must be willing to travel to headquarters in West Virginia one week a quarter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with hazardous locations (Class I & II environments).

Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems, particularly in ladder logic and structured text.

Understanding of mechanical system schematics and cross-disciplinary workflows.

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