Associate Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Water team at INDCS is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role offers hands-on experience in designing, programming, testing, commissioning, and improving electrical and control systems for industrial water treatment solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electrical and controls engineering projects from design through testing, commissioning, and implementation.
• Aid in electrical power distribution design, including 480VAC three-phase power and low-voltage control systems.
• Support control system architecture, including PLCs, instrumentation, safety systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs while following MPW programming, engineering, and safety standards.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and standardized testing documentation.
• Communicate project progress, testing status, and technical updates with engineering teams, internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet project schedules, quality expectations, and budget objectives.
• Travel to customer locations and project sites as needed to support system startup, commissioning, and field activities.

Requirements

• A passion for learning and applying electrical engineering, automation, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical technical solutions.
• Strong organization and communication skills to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with internal teams and customers.
• A safety-first mindset with a commitment to quality, accountability, and reliable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, or a closely related technical field.
• Entry-level and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply; previous internship, co-op, technical project, controls integration, or industrial automation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with 24VDC, 120/240VAC, and 480VAC electrical power system design.
• Basic knowledge of PLC-based control systems, HMI software, industrial networking, and Ethernet communications.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software preferred; familiarity with NEC electrical codes is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to travel to customer and project sites as needed, including up to approximately 60 overnight stays annually, to support equipment testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a professional office, manufacturing, and customer-site environment, including extended computer use, participation in equipment testing, and occasional non-traditional hours to support project schedules and a 24/7 service organization.

Skills

• Passion for learning and applying electrical engineering, automation, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and floating holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community.
• Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities.