Electrical Engineer

Cogent Talent Solutions•Baton Rouge, LA

11d

About The Position

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer experienced in designing and commissioning industrial control panels as well as PLC programming and implementation with standard communication protocols for an HVAC engineering company.

Requirements

Hands-on experience designing UL 508A control panels from scratch
Strong fundamentals in electrical control design (relay logic, motor controls, power distribution)
Experience with one or more industrial/HVAC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, Emerson)
Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming; C/C++ a plus
Ability to read and create electrical schematics independently
Familiarity with NEC 500-505 and UL 508A standards

Nice To Haves

EPLAN or comparable electrical CAD experience a plus
Industrial, HVAC/refrigeration, or hazardous-location experience a plus
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

Responsibilities

Design UL 508A control panels from scratch: enclosure selection, component selection (breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies), and internal layout
Develop electrical schematics and panel drawings (EPLAN experience a plus — we're rolling it out)
Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for custom HVAC/refrigeration equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, or Emerson platforms)
Write and troubleshoot control logic in ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, and/or C/C++
Partner with engineering and production to translate system requirements into control solutions
Support controls integration for explosion-proof/hazardous-location equipment (NFPA 496, Class I/II Div 1 & 2 a plus)
Troubleshoot panels and wiring during build, test, and commissioning
Maintain BOMs and support UL field-labeling/certification