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About the role

An engineering firm that designs processing systems for food and beverage plants is hiring a senior Electrical and Controls Engineer. The role is hybrid, based from an office in Madison or in central Wisconsin, with 20 to 30% travel to client sites.

What you'll do

  • Lead electrical design: schematics, panel layouts, power distribution and motor control systems
  • Program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, mostly on Rockwell
  • Write control narratives, I/O lists and functional descriptions
  • Oversee contractors and integrators through installation, testing and commissioning
  • Work with project managers and mechanical engineers to deliver complete systems
  • Keep the electrical and controls standards current, and mentor junior engineers and designers

What you need

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • 7+ years in industrial electrical engineering, automation and controls integration
  • Strong Rockwell Automation experience (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
  • AutoCAD Electrical, and working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and UL 508A
  • Experience coordinating contractors and commissioning in the field
  • A valid US driver's license, and a home within a few hours' drive of Madison or central Wisconsin

What's offered

  • $110,000 to $145,000 base; this role has no bonus
  • Hybrid work and a flexible schedule
  • PTO plus 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance