Electrical Engineer (Design & PLC Programming)

Ferretti Search is partnering with a fast-growing clean-technology engineering firm to hire an Electrical Engineer. This role is perfect for an early to mid-career electrical professional who enjoys full-cycle control system design, from schematics to PLC programming, and wants to contribute to cutting-edge water treatment and nuclear-support projects.

Relocation support can be provided - typical packages are around $5,000, but our client can flex this on a case by case basis.

PLEASE NOTE: Because the projects involve sensitive government work, we and our client can only consider candidates who are U.S. citizens.

Electrical Engineer

Location: Richland, WA (on-site with some light remote flexibility)

Compensation: $130,000-160,000 DoE.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO and holidays, relocation assistance considered

Hours: Flexible - can choose to work 4x10-hour days, 4x9hour days with a half day, flex hours, etc.

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-On Control Ownership: Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for advanced water treatment and nuclear applications.
• Project Variety: Support both Department of Energy remediation work and next-generation clean-energy reactor projects.
• Career Growth: Work directly with the Electrical Engineering Manager and senior mentors while a rapidly expanding office creates promotion paths.
• Modern Tool Set: Leverage AutoCAD Electrical, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, and FactoryTalk while exploring new automation tech.
• Impactful Mission: Contribute to environmental cleanup and sustainable energy initiatives that make a visible difference.

What will your day look like?

• Create and maintain electrical drawings, loop wiring diagrams, and load calculations.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk).
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing and support on-site commissioning trips (approximately twice per year).
• Interface with technicians, engineers, and customers to resolve schematic and assembly questions.
• Ensure NEC compliance and uphold company quality and safety standards.

Who are you?

• Electrical Problem Solver: minimum of 3 years of electrical design or controls experience in industrial environments.
• PLC Ready: Comfortable with PLC programming; Allen-Bradley preferred but strong desire to learn is welcome.
• Design Savvy: At least one year of AutoCAD (or AutoCAD Electrical) experience for schematics and panel layouts.
• Detail Oriented: Able to read P&IDs, follow wiring diagrams, and document changes accurately.
• U.S. Citizen: Required for project eligibility and background screening.
• Strong Communicator: Clear verbal and written skills with a proactive, team-first attitude.

Application & Contact Information

If you are eager to take ownership of complex control systems and grow within a dynamic engineering team, please apply directly. You may also email your resume to Matt Roe at mroe@ferrettisearch.com for immediate consideration.

Related Terms: Electrical Design Engineer, PLC Programmer, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, HMI, AutoCAD Electrical, NEC Code, Controls Engineer, Water Treatment Systems, Nuclear Remediation, Industrial Automation

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