
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Hyper Recruitment Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Designing and developing electrical control systems for low- and medium-voltage power equipment
- Creating control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation
- Specifying and programming PLCs, HMIs, relays, sensors, and communication devices
- Ensuring designs meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
- Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system-level control issues during manufacturing and in the field
- Supporting factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities
- Driving standardization of control architectures and reusable design components
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in electrical controls engineering in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Experience with data center infrastructure, power distribution equipment, or similar systems
- Hands-on experience with low- to medium-voltage power systems
- Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, CAN, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, codes, and standards
- Experience supporting UL-regulated products and certification processes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Discretionary bonus or incentive compensation based on performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical control systemscontrol schematicswiring diagramspanel layoutsPLC programmingHMI programmingtroubleshootingdata center infrastructurelow- to medium-voltage power systemsindustrial communication protocols
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringUL-regulated products certification