Electrical Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Company designs and installs highly engineered security/control systems for jail and prison facilities and is seeking an Electrical Engineer to fulfill the role of Controls Engineer.

This position will be responsible for the design, programming, configuration, procurement, construction and installation of the various components that comprise a complete integrated system. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will be an overtime exempt position.

Specific Requirements:

• Work from customer specifications to design and develop security control systems
• Program and test security electronics equipment at correctional and commercial/other facilities throughout the Midwest
• Facilitate security electronics system commissioning (start-up) of projects
• Diplomatically respond to clients with professionalism and maturity during the project lifecycle
• Take substantial ownership of assigned projects and require minimal assistance / supervision from direct manager (solid Project Management skills)
• Consistently maintain positive budgets on assigned project functions
• Provide supervision of field technicians and temporary labor

Education/Experience:

• Recent PLC programming and HMI development experience
• Integrated systems design experience
• High School Diploma
• 4-year Technical Engineering Degree
• General knowledge of security electronics hardware including, but not limited to, door locks, CCTV systems, access control systems and intercom communication systems would be beneficial

Functional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Frequent Day Travel with occasional overnight stays

$75-$90k