Electrical Controls Engineer
System One
Lansing, MI
Electrical Controls Engineer
Full-Time | Lansing, MI
Travel: Up to 50% (including occasional extended trips)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support turnkey conveyor control system projects. This role involves collaborating with electrical engineers, drafters, mechanical engineering, field teams, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality, fully integrated control systems that meet customer specifications. Ideal for a hands-on engineer who can work independently, lead technical activities, and support projects from design through startup.
Key Responsibilities
Gather and interpret customer requirements, design criteria, and functional specifications.
Develop detailed electrical control system designs, including hardware, software, and configuration documentation.
Produce AutoCAD drawings, PLC code, system plans, and operational data.
Coordinate material purchasing for fabrication and installation.
Review and oversee subcontractor work related to control design and field wiring.
Assist in creating project schedules for the electrical scope of work.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering to ensure full system compatibility.
Travel to job sites for coordination meetings, installation support, debugging, startup, and standby.
Support shop operations, equipment testing, and troubleshooting as needed.
Maintain and archive project files, drawings, and software upon project completion.
Uphold internal standards, documentation requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
Perform additional duties as required to support successful project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering or related discipline).
Strong ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and design documents.
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, PLC programming, and industrial control systems.
Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Comfortable working in industrial plant environments and complying with site safety protocols.
Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass jobsite-specific and international travel requirements.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Passport and pass required drug screenings.
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About the Company
System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.