Jobs · Engineering · Wisconsin

Electrical Controls Engineer

Actalent · Milwaukee, WI · Today
On-siteEngineering$30–$50/hrFull-time

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.

Requirements

  • Permanent position based in Milwaukee, WI.
  • Fully onsite role.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

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).

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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