• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (New Berlin, WI)


    Job Title: Controls Engineer

    Job Description

    This role involves working with overhead cranes and hoists within the Nuclear Equipment and Services sector. The position encompasses a range of engineering tasks such as creating schematics with CAD, generating Bills of Material, designing new assemblies and part drawings, programming PLCs and HMIs, performing field startups and tests, working with 480VAC, and tuning and commissioning motors using VFDs. Additionally, it involves creating loading calculations, sizing wiring, and laying out conduit and wire routing schedules. This job requires travel to customer sites.

    Responsibilities

    + Create schematics and drawings using CAD software.

    + Generate Bills of Material and create new assemblies and part drawings.

    + Program PLCs and HMIs, and perform field startups and tests.

    + Work with 480VAC and tune and commission motors using VFDs.

    + Create loading calculations and size wiring.

    + Lay out conduit and wire routing schedules.

    + Travel to customer sites for on-site tasks.

    + Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines.

    + Work with purchasing to specify parts and with manufacturing to guide wiring assemblies.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in PLC programming and panel design.

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + Proficiency in electrical design and programming using AutoCAD Electrical.

    + Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Rockwell systems.

    + Expertise in PLC, HMI, VFD, and electrical engineering concepts.

    + Ability to work with 480VAC and perform commissioning tasks.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with ladder logic and schematic design.

    + Capability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple designs simultaneously.

    + Ability to climb vertical ladders over 50 feet.

    Work Environment

    The position involves a mix of approximately 80% office work and 20% field work. The team consists of both mechanical and electrical engineers, with a focus on electrical engineering. The role requires 20% travel and involves working in a fast-paced environment on nuclear and government-regulated projects. The work involves engaging in a variety of design tasks concurrently.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $57.69/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.