Controls Project Engineer #25229

We’re partnering with a leading industrial automation company that is growing their engineering team and seeking a Controls Project Engineer with strong experience in distributed control systems and electrical design.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on with automation design, field equipment integration, and working on complex industrial systems that include distributed VFDs, remote I/O, and networked field devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed control system architectures, including field I/O, networked VFDs, and control panels.
• Create and review electrical design drawings, schematics, and panel layouts.
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, and network communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Support system commissioning, troubleshooting, and field startup activities.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical and safety standards (NEC, UL, NFPA 70E, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in controls system design, electrical design, or automation engineering.
• Hands-on experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or PLC-based architectures.
• Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Emerson, or Honeywell platforms.
• Experience designing and implementing remote I/O, distributed VFDs, and field instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and fieldbus communication systems.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with tools such as Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk, or TIA Portal.
• Previous work in industrial automation, process control, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interface directly with customers.