Design Engineer (Electrical PE) –Industrial Controls

RMJ Automation invites you to join our team in Chattanooga, TN as a Design Engineer (Electrical PE) specializing in industrial controls. This onsite role offers a competitive salary of $90,000 to $115,000 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, and meaningful opportunities to mentor others while shaping electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for diverse projects in water, wastewater, and industrial sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Diverse and challenging projects across water/wastewater and industrial sectors

Responsibilities

• Design electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure all project requirements are incorporated into the design
• Develop electrical one-line diagrams, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and I/O schedules
• Interpret and develop P&IDs and control narratives
• Design PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking systems
• Review and seal engineering documents as required
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, equipment vendors, and contractors
• Perform field investigations, site visits, startup support, and troubleshooting when required
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to controls engineers, draftsmen, and panel building technicians

Requirements

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in Tennessee and Georgia
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of electrical design experience in industrial or municipal environments
• Strong understanding of PLC control systems and industrial automation in various platforms
• Ability to interpret and develop P&IDs, control narratives, and process flow diagrams
• Experience designing industrial control panels and associated wiring systems
• Ability to review project specifications and identify technical, contractual, and code compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL, ISA, and industry standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or similar design software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Technologies

• AutoCAD Electrical
• Allen-Bradley
• Siemens
• Schneider Electric
• GE
• SCADA
• HMI

Location: Chattanooga, TN onsite • Work location: In person