Controls designer / engineer

Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Controls Designer / Engineer in the Buford GA Area

This is a full time direct hire position

Salary range 80k to 120k depending on experience

Overview:

The Controls designer/ engineer leads the design and build of UL508A industrial control panels and wiring diagrams, and supports field installations and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design AC/DC control systems including PLCs, HMIs, networking, panel-mount devices, and relay logic
• Produce and maintain wiring schematics; manage BOM generation, component selection, and procurement coordination
• Write and enforce panel-building procedures for in-house UL508A shop
• Manage project timelines, track tasks, and communicate progress to Engineering and Project Management
• Collaborate with vendors to specify components and replace obsolete parts, verifying lead times align with project schedules
• Support field teams remotely and assist with troubleshooting and job execution
• Drive continuous improvement of electrical design processes, standards, and best practices

• EPLAN for wiring schematics and P&IDs is preferred
• Experience with VFDs and Soft Starters
• Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Automation Direct platforms
• PDF markup tools (Bluebeam or Adobe)
• Familiarity with Procore, Fieldwire, Dropbox, or similar PM/file-sharing tools
• Strong communication, documentation, and multitasking abilities

• 5+ years field experience; 3+ years EPLAN Pro Panel design preferred
• PLC programming experience a plus
• UL508A panel shop or UL MTR experience a plus