Job Description
Day-to-Day:
• Program and configure PLCs using Siemens, GE Fanuc, and Emerson platforms
• Design control systems for low and medium-voltage switchgear applications
• Develop one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts
• Create and modify AutoCAD drawings for retrofit and upgrade projects
• Configure and test protection relays, power meters, and automation systems
• Develop SCADA and HMI applications
• Perform FAT and SAT testing for switchgear projects
• Troubleshoot controls, PLCs, relays, and power quality equipment
• Review customer specifications and perform compliance takeoffs
• Create sequences of operation, test documentation, and as-built drawings
• Support commissioning efforts and provide technical troubleshooting assistance
• Train customers and internal teams on system operation and maintenance
• Provide occasional on-call technical support
Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer – Critical Power for a leading critical power and electrical systems organization. This engineer will be responsible for the design, development, programming, and implementation of control systems supporting low and medium-voltage switchgear applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, protection relays, and electrical schematic design. Daily responsibilities will include developing one-line diagrams, supporting retrofit projects, performing FAT/SAT testing, troubleshooting power distribution control systems, and collaborating with customers and internal engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys hands-on controls work, electrical design, commissioning support, and working on mission-critical power infrastructure projects.
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Required Skills & Experience
Must-Haves:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience
• Experience designing low and medium-voltage switchgear control systems (480V–38kV)
• PLC programming experience (Siemens, GE Fanuc, Emerson)
• SCADA/HMI development experience
• Ability to create and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA systems, relays, and electrical controls
• Familiarity with UL 891 and/or UL 1558 switchboards
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with wiring, control panels, and electrical schematics
Ability to pass background checks and comply with drug-free workplace requirements
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Plusses:
• EPLAN experience
• AutoCAD experience, particularly with retrofit projects
• Understanding of what VMS is.
• Experience with Siemens WinCC and Wonderware InTouch
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) experience
• Construction job site safety experience
• Industrial networking and communications protocol knowledge
• Critical Power industry experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.