Lead Electrical Controls Engineer
Liberty Personnel Services Inc4 months ago
Sparks, NV, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
About the Company
We are a growing engineering and technical services firm specializing in industrial automation, controls systems, and systems integration across a variety of industries. Our team supports projects from concept through commissioning, including electrical design, instrumentation, panel design/build, programming, and startup.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer with experience in process control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration. This role involves full project lifecycle responsibility, working both in the office and in the field. Travel is required, including occasional international assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications
- Design and implement HMI/SCADA systems
- Design control panels and create electrical drawing packages
- Develop system specifications, sequences of operation, and control narratives
- Create cause & effect diagrams and testing plans
- Specify and configure instrumentation
- Lead system commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting
- Provide ongoing technical support and client interaction
- Support procurement of hardware, software, and related systems
Qualifications
- Strong controls or automation engineering experience; ideally with a systems integration firm
- Strong understanding of industrial networking and system configuration
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools
Preferred Technical Experience
- Rockwell (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk)
- Combination of office and field-based work
To apply
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Required Skills
AutoCAD
Rockwell Studio 5000
FactoryTalk
Instrumentation specification
PLC programming
Problem-solving
Communication
HMI/SCADA design
Electrical design
System integration