Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

DISHER•Covington, GA

About The Position

DISHER is partnering with a provider of custom HVAC and environmental control solutions in Covington, Georgia. The company designs and delivers engineered air-handling systems for mission-critical industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. The Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer will independently design and troubleshoot electrical systems for custom dehumidifiers, including schematics, ladder logic, and PLC-based controls. The role includes selecting system components, leading research and development and new product development projects, creating procedures and production standards, and identifying continuous-improvement needs. The engineer will also support field service teams and customers with technical questions and engineering assistance, and may travel to customer sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
At least 5 years of experience designing PLC programs.
Advanced expertise in creating electrical drawings.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Understanding of NEC and UL requirements and their application to electrical designs.
Working knowledge of HVAC or refrigeration systems.
Good technical writing skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of assigned projects.
Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic approach to work.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems.
Strong work ethic and ability to handle peak work periods.
Ability to foster a positive working environment.

Nice To Haves

Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia.
At least 5 years of experience designing in the HVAC or refrigeration industry.
At least 5 years of AutoCAD experience.
At least 5 years of PLC design experience.
SolidWorks Electrical experience.
Fluency in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems, in addition to Automation Direct systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
LEAN, 6S, and solid problem-solving experience.

Responsibilities

Design accurate electrical schematics for custom dehumidifiers.
Create ladder logic designs in CAD.
Design PLC systems using Carel software and program Carel and Automation Direct PLC products.
Apply NEC and UL requirements to electrical designs.
Select electrical system components, including motors, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, VFDs, and controllers, and document selections in Excel for the Purchasing Department.
Lead research and development and new product development projects, including testing and design changes.
Write procedures and production standards.
Identify continuous-improvement needs and develop action plans.
Assist field service teams and customers with technical questions and engineering support.
Travel to customer sites when needed.