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Electrical Controls Engineer

Orion Placement
Gainesville, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Take ownership of exciting industrial automation and electrical controls projects, from initial design through successful installation.
  • Work hands-on with EPLAN Pro Panel, PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and advanced electrical systems.
  • Make a direct impact by designing reliable, high-performance control panels and improving electrical engineering processes.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers, project managers, and field technicians in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
  • Enjoy meaningful technical challenges, opportunities to lead, and room to grow your engineering career.
  • Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) with company matching.


Location

Gainesville, GA – On-site. Join our hands-on engineering team and collaborate directly with our electrical panel shop and project teams to bring innovative industrial control solutions to life.


Note

Candidates must have 1 years of hands-on EPLAN Pro Panel design experience and 3 years of electrical field experience. EPLAN experience is mandatory. Strong electrical schematic design, industrial control panel design, and motor control knowledge are essential.


About Us

We are an established industrial and commercial electrical services company specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, control panel design, and innovative electrical solutions. Our team values technical excellence, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.


Confidential Employer.


Job Description

  • Design and develop industrial electrical control panels, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC control systems using EPLAN.
  • Lead electrical design projects involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, soft starters, relay logic, and industrial networking.
  • Collaborate with our UL508A panel shop to support panel construction, quality, and technical requirements.
  • Create detailed electrical schematics, P&IDs, component specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Partner with project managers, engineers, vendors, and purchasing teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
  • Provide technical guidance to field teams during installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and improve electrical design standards, panel-building procedures, and engineering documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize designs, enhance system reliability, and improve project execution.


Qualifications

  • 1 years of EPLAN Pro Panel design experience required.
  • 3 years of electrical field experience required.
  • Strong experience designing industrial control panels and electrical wiring schematics.
  • Knowledge of VFDs, soft starters, AC/DC control systems, and industrial electrical components.
  • Ability to develop accurate electrical drawings, component specifications, and BOMs.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and field teams.
  • Experience with PLC programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or AutomationDirect is a plus.
  • Experience with UL508A panel shops, Bluebeam, or electrical project management tools is preferred.


Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team where your engineering expertise makes a tangible difference. We offer a collaborative environment, challenging automation projects, and the opportunity to influence how electrical systems are designed and built.


Our benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program

If you're an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer who enjoys turning complex electrical challenges into practical, reliable solutions, we'd love to hear from you!


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Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan


Salary : $95,000 - $130,000

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