Electrical Controls Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

. Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeEscondido • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,046 - $188,228 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on Controls Engineering, including the design and programming of PLC and HMI systems. Proficient in creating detailed documentation, schematics, and managing customer integration of control solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Allen-Bradley PLC ProgrammingHMI Programming with PanelViewAutoCAD for Electrical SchematicsControl Panel Design and LayoutElectrical Code Compliance

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Hard Skills

Controls EngineeringElectrical Schematics DesignFunctional Specification DocumentationComponent Selection for ControlsTesting and Troubleshooting Control SystemsFactoryTalk View StudioFactoryTalk HistorianVFD Drive ExperienceBills of Materials CreationField Startup of Control Systems

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCustomer Integration AssistanceProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADFactoryTalk View SEPanelViewFactoryTalk Historian

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringControls SolutionsControl Systems IntegrationFueling Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs
Create Functional Specification documentation
Design electrical schematics
Design control panel and junction box layouts
Create outline drawings and component details for electrical systems
Create network communication drawings
Select component parts and materials for controls projects
Create Bills of Materials for procurement
Test and troubleshoot panels and control systems
Program PLC systems using FactoryTalk View Studio
Program HMI systems using PanelView and FactoryTalk View SE
Program Historian systems using FactoryTalk Historian
Work with customers to integrate controls solutions into their systems
Travel to customer sites for field startup and controls-system integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering
10–20 years of experience with electrical engineering responsibilities listed
Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI experience required
AutoCAD experience required, including electrical schematics and control panel layouts
Experience with control component selection and control panel design
Experience starting up control panels and control systems
Ability to problem solve and assist customers with control system issues
VFD drive experience
Electrical code experience
Ability to travel to customer sites worldwide
Fueling Systems experience preferred, but not required
Ability to work in a professional office environment
Ability to talk, hear, use close vision, adjust focus, and perform occasional lifting, bending, or standing on a stool

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Opportunity to work with clean energy, LNG, LH2, and industrial gas technologies
Ability to travel to customer sites worldwide