Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide technical direction for electrical system design, ensuring adherence to NEC, UL508A, and industry standards.

• Oversee electrical and controls engineering projects from inception to execution, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget targets are met.

• Take ownership of the design, assessment, integration, and enhancement of control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, automation platforms, and industrial communication networks.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on NEC compliance, UL certification requirements, and electrical engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with customers, contractors, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve successful project results.

• Enhance system reliability, performance, safety, and continuous improvement through troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and engineering excellence.

• Provide technical mentorship and leadership while fostering alignment between global and regional engineering teams.

• Contribute to innovative projects as part of a global engineering team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification required, demonstrating successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience with an emphasis on NEC code, project management, and system design.

• In-depth knowledge of NEC, UL508A, and associated standards.

• Familiarity with industrial and building control protocols, such as Modbus and BACnet.

• Strong project management abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly presenting technical information to clients and colleagues.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

• Experience in automation and controls technology.

• Proven technical leadership experience.

• PE licensure is preferred.

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on NEC code, project management, and system design.

• Proficient in industrial and building control protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, and Ethernet/IP.

• Background in power quality analysis, power factor correction, and harmonic distortion.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure products and tools, including databases, IoT, and AI.

• Experience with MQTT, API, and webhook networking protocols.

• Knowledge in data analytics and data-driven development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Periodic international travel to company factories.

• Occasional travel for significant client or internal meetings when virtual attendance is not feasible.