Intermediate Controls Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a full‑time Controls Engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience, 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees who share a passion for engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth, work‑life balance, efficiency, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen‑Bradley PLC/PACs and FactoryTalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes, including equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel drawings.
• Mentor and supervise project team members to enhance collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands‑on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (UL508A, NEC).
• Engage in diverse projects to broaden engineering and project‑management skills.
• Travel to project sites as required—typically 1‑3 days for an initial visit and additional trips for commissioning lasting 1‑4 weeks, with overall travel anticipated at 20‑40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2‑6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting‑design environments, including commissioning systems (preferably as a lead).
• Proficiency in automation project tasks such as design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering construction packages (single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as‑built conditions.
• Ability to survey and plan control systems projects independently, without manager support.
• Hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Compensatory paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive work environment that encourages professional growth
• Flexible working environment promoting work‑life balance, efficiency, and creativity