Electrical Controls Engineer

Windsor Engineers • Minneapolis, MN

14h

About The Position

Windsor is seeking motivated individuals who want to develop their technical skills in instrumentation & controls while supporting electrical engineering design across municipal, industrial, and building projects. The Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will contribute to control system design, electrical system development, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
This role includes significant involvement in instrumentation and PLC-based control systems, along with participation in construction support and onsite startup and commissioning of control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience
• 2-6 years of relevant experience in instrumentation & controls or electrical design.
• Interest in industrial control systems and PLC-based automation.
• Proficiency with standard industry software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and control system startup/commissioning support as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and your own transportation

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLC or HMI systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Windsor’s core values: The Right Attitude, Ownership, and Constant Improvement.
• Support instrumentation and control system design for municipal and industrial facilities.
• Prepare and update P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, instrument lists, and technical specifications.
• Develop wiring diagrams, loop drawings, panel layouts, and control system architecture drawings.
• Support PLC panel and field instrumentation design, including device selection and specification.
• Support electrical system design including power distribution, equipment connections, and general building systems.
• Assist with preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Perform drafting and modeling in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural disciplines to produce complete and constructible design documents.
• Support construction-phase services including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site visits.
• Participate in onsite startup and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, including field verification, loop checks, testing support, and documentation.
• Provide quality control support in accordance with Windsor’s Quality Management Plan.
• Continue developing knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC hardware, and industrial control technologies.

Benefits

• Self-Managed PTO: Take a minimum of 2 weeks, the rest is up to you.
• Paid Parental Leave: Because family always comes first.
• Multiple healthcare plan options- with $0 premium options for employees and families offered dependent on plan.
• $0 Vision, and Dental Premiums for employees AND families: We want you and your family to be happy and healthy.
• 401k Company Match
• Work-from-home Flexibility: Because life is flexible – we should be too.
• Comprehensive Employee Development: Training paths & programs, coaching and support. Your career, your goals, we’re here to help you achieve them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level