Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Job Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio

Our client is looking for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join their team. Our client is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join their team. They are a leading global supplier of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities to a range of different industries.

The Senior Controls Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, detailing, and programming electrical power and control systems for automated blast and paint booth installations, including integration of subsystems. This role involves creating detailed schematics, programming automation platforms, and ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and applicable hazardous area standards.

Job Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical and control system design for industrial equipment.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming.

- Strong understanding of 480VAC power system design and protection per the National Electrical Code (NEC).

- Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA safety standards, including experience with hazardous area classifications.

- Demonstrated experience performing short circuit rating and coordination studies.

- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.

- Willingness to travel occasionally to support commissioning and customer site work.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to producing high-quality design documentation.

- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability in design and commissioning environments.

- Up to 25% travel to customer sites in North America.

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Design 480VAC power distribution systems for automated industrial equipment, including circuit protection and load analysis.

- Develop control system architecture to meet customer specifications and applicable code requirements.

- Prepare electrical and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD.

- Conduct short circuit rating analyses and ensure supplied equipment meets SCCR requirements.

- Ensure all designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 496, and other relevant safety standards, including those for hazardous (classified) areas.

- Develop PLC and HMI software primarily using Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, or Allen-Bradley platforms.

- Support factory acceptance testing, verification planning, and documentation.

- Generate and maintain detailed Bill of Materials (BOMs) for all phases of design and procurement.

- Provide support during system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

- Interface with vendors, customers, and internal project teams to coordinate design deliverables.

- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to design standards, product development, and team workflows.

- Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective action processes as required.