Electrical Automation Engineer

Salas O'Brien

$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience designing electrical systems in industrial and utility settings.
  • Experience with industrial instrumentation and controls is essential.
  • Preferred experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute projects from conceptual design to completion in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Leverage knowledge of PLCs, power distribution, and SCADA systems in design tasks.
  • Perform essential calculations for electrical systems design.
  • Adhere to National Electric Code (NEC - NFPA70) in system designs.
  • Prepare and maintain instrumentation datasheets and instrument lists.
  • Support design reviews by coordinating with clients and project teams.
  • Collaborate with vendors for technical data and project support.
  • Oversee projects to ensure they stay within budget and schedule limits.
  • Travel up to 20% to various client locations across the U.S.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
  • Support for professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Salas O'Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the design of various electrical systems, including but not limited to PLC control systems, SCADA/HMI solutions, low-voltage power distribution, networking and communications design, and process controls design within industrial and utility infrastructure spaces.

Job duties include:
  • Execute projects with involvement from conceptual design through completion, working with other engineers and design team members.
  • Leverage knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), power distribution, network architecture design, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Perform calculations integral to the electrical systems design.
  • Design systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC - NFPA70)
  • Prepare instrumentation datasheets and maintain an up-to-date instrument list.
  • Participate in and support design and/or coordination reviews with clients and other project team members.
  • Collaborate with and support engineers and project managers across various projects.
  • Work closely with vendors to support vendor-submitted data for technical reviews and production.
  • Oversee assigned project efforts to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
  • Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic.
  • The position requires travel up to 20% of the time to various unanticipated client locations throughout the United States

Minimum Qualifications:
  • U.S. Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or the foreign degree equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of industrial manufacturing facilities and utility infrastructure spaces
  • Experience with industrial instrumentation and controls
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT is preferred, but not required

Benefits:

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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