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Electrical Engineer -Control Systems

UCC Environmental · Libertyville, IL · 3 days ago
HybridEngineering$90k–$140k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions. At UCC Environmental, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business. Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, directs, performs, coordinates and reviews technical tasks associated with electrical control systems design, including control panel layouts, control panel schematics, PLC and HMI programming, bill of material development, and material releases.
  • Contributes to the development of project schedules for engineering activities. Ensures that individual contributions meet deliverables for contract and proposal requirements in scope, schedule and budget.
  • Provides and coordinates engineering estimates to support proposal activities within established guidelines.
  • Provides technical review and direction of sub-contractors/vendors through Project Management requirements, ensuring the project is brought in on budget.
  • Reviews all contract scope requirements for impact on electrical and control systems.
  • Travel as required to meet proposal and project objectives (10 to 15%).
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
  • 3 to 7 years of experience in electrical control systems design and programming.
  • AutoCAD proficiency required; AutoCAD Electrical proficiency a plus.
  • Independently capable of programming ladder logic for new systems according to a written narrative or functional description.
  • Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk proficiency preferred; Step 7 or Control Expert preferred.
  • AVEVA or Ignition experience a plus.
  • Proficiency with software testing and controls commissioning.
  • Proficiency with common industrial networking platforms and protocols.
  • Proficiency with industrial motor control and variable frequency drive applications.
  • Familiarity with material handling or water treatment processes a plus.
  • Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A.
  • Proven time management and organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and execute in an environment with concurrent commitments.

Physical Abilities

  • Ability to stand or sit at a desk using a computer 80% of the time.
  • Ability to travel 10-15% of the time to meet proposal and project objectives.

Core Values and Beliefs

  • People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first.
  • Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration.
  • Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community, and suppliers.
  • Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Innovative – we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $90,000 to $140,000 annual pay based on skills and experience.

Benefits

  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage.
  • Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution.
  • Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA.
  • Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

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