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