Electrical Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial applications, with a focus on wastewater treatment processes.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the wastewater treatment industry and stay current with evolving technologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with electrical control manufacturers’ products, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related components.
• Use electrical software such as RSLogix 5000, Modicon, and other PLC, HMI, and VFD configuration tools to program, configure, and troubleshoot control systems.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics to diagnose issues, implement modifications, and ensure accurate system documentation.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic debugging to identify and resolve control system faults efficiently.
• Commission, test, and fine-tune automation systems to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work hands-on with heavy industrial equipment to install, inspect, and maintain control and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and support electro-mechanical ancillary equipment such as pumps and motors, valves and actuators, flowmeters, and VFDs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Milwaukee, WI. The role is fully onsite.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)