Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Description

The Principal Controls Engineer will primarily be responsible for project work, including being a thought leader in new technology. They will help establish best practices for controls design and programming, and provide technical support for complex projects. The ideal candidate will eventually grow into a managerial/leadership role for the team. The role involves control systems design and programming for various industries such as Dairy & Food Controls, Brewery Controls, Ethanol Plant Controls, Grain Storage & Handling Controls, Packaging & Material Handling Controls, Water & Wastewater Controls, Refrigeration Controls, and Industrial Machinery Controls.

ResponsibilitiesInstrumentation and Controls Hardware SelectionSizing and selection of VFDs, power supplies, branch circuit short circuit protection, overcurrent protection, fuses, breakers, and panel cooling requirementsElectrical Design including Schematic Drawings and P&ID developmentPLC programmingHMI / SCADA programmingCommunication network setup & configurationDrive setup & configurationField Engineering, Service, and commissioning/startup activitiesSite SurveysControl SpecificationsEssential SkillsPLC programmingAllen-Bradley PLCControls engineeringControl systems designHMI programmingAutoCAD ElectricalSiemensAdditional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Electro-Mechanical8+ years of experience with PLC programming8+ years of experience with schematic drawings8+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA programmingWork Environment

The work environment includes a facility dedicated to the Electrical team, with another facility in Freeport, IL for sales and services. The company employs around 110 people, with half being journeymen electricians working on electrical installations in industrial facilities, including food, dairy, and wastewater treatment plants. The automation department consists of 12 members, including 1 CAD designer and 4 automation integrators or field control engineers. The team also includes a project manager with an electrical engineering degree. Depending on their role, employees may report to the office and do day trips to customers or spend the majority of their time in the office for project management and PLC design.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $72.12

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monroe,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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