Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

This role will lead the design, integration, commissioning, and field support of advanced electrical control systems for large-scale custom projects. The position requires a hands-on engineering leader who can manage complex controls work from early concept through final turnover.

• Lead development and implementation of advanced controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and network architecture.
• Own system performance through design, commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and customer turnover.
• Lead and support formal design reviews while ensuring technical alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Develop test plans, commissioning procedures, validation documentation, schematics, control narratives, and functional descriptions.
• Provide hands-on field support for installation oversight, system debugging, inspections, acceptance testing, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a technical lead in customer-facing situations, including warranty support, sustaining engineering, vendors, contractors, and field teams.
• Support proposal development, technical scope definition, and evaluation of new controls technologies.

Position requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years with a master’s degree.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motor control, and control system architecture.
• Strong proficiency with Rockwell Studio 5000 or equivalent PLC platforms.
• Experience with system commissioning, troubleshooting, field support, integration, and functional safety principles.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel significantly for field activities and project execution.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled technical data.

Preferred Requirements:

• M.S. in a related technical field.
• Florida E.I.T. or P.E. license, or ability to obtain.
• Experience with themed entertainment, amusement, or large-scale custom mechanization systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design tools.
• Experience with three-phase power systems and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Experience managing technical risk on complex custom-engineered systems.
• Familiarity with ASTM F2291 or related industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field activities and coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.