Electrical Controls Engineer

Morgan Stephens • Princeton, WV

10h • $126,000 - $136,500

About The Position

Multi-billion-dollar national manufacturing organization
Long-standing industry leader with multiple plant locations
Strong safety culture and operational excellence focus
Known for fast hiring process and competitive benefits
Position Overview
Provide regional electrical and automation engineering leadership
Lead Ignition (SCADA) development and deployment across plant sites
Support plant electrical systems, equipment installations, and troubleshooting
Work hands-on with maintenance and operations teams during startups and upgrades
Travel to regional facilities in VA, SC, and GA as needed

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
• 5+ years of industrial electrical or automation engineering experience
• Ignition by Inductive Automation experience or certification required
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC programming experience required
• Experience with SQL, ODATA, and Python scripting preferred
• AutoCAD Electrical experience for control system design
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to regional plant locations

Nice To Haves

• Automation or robotics systems exposure
• Experience supporting heavy industrial or manufacturing operations
• Preventative electrical maintenance program development

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate-wide Ignition installations and system upgrades
• Develop and configure SCADA screens, scripting, and integrations
• Support PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and plant process control systems
• Assist with equipment installations and automation integration
• Oversee plant-level electrical engineering projects
• Develop and support preventative maintenance programs
• Promote and maintain strong safety standards across all sites
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues

Benefits

• Quarterly performance bonuses (10–15% potential)
• 401(k) with up to 12% contribution program
• Comprehensive medical coverage with low deductible options
• Wellness incentives
• Dental and vision plans
• Telemedicine services
• Life and short-term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree