Controls Engineer at Equipment & Controls Inc. (ECI)

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering

Location: Lawrence, PA

Job Summary:  As the Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and supporting low voltage electrical systems for industrial applications, with a focus on the oil & gas and chemical industries. This role includes overseeing commissioning and providing post-startup support for engineering designs. As a Senior Engineer, you will also mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply your expertise in NFPA codes, NEC, and industry standards to exceed customer expectations for oil & gas and chemical applications
• Lead the design of grounding, heat trace, lighting, panel layouts, and create single-line and three-line diagrams for low voltage systems
• Optimize infrastructure by accurately sizing cable trays and conduits
• Oversee commissioning and provide seamless post-startup support to bring engineering designs to life
• Deliver exceptional support for customer contracts, including 24/7 emergency response and preventive maintenance, ensuring reliable and continuous operation

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a BSEE with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Skilled in designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment, components, and systems
• Possesses a solid understanding of process control fundamentals.
• Applies mathematical and engineering principles to electrical system designs.
• Conducts research to develop effective design solutions and continuous improvements.
• Demonstrates expertise across a range of industry concepts, practices, and procedures, providing guidance to junior engineers
• Ppossesses strong communication skills and excels in customer interactions.
• Able to travel, including occasional overnight trips to customer sites
• Available to provide on-call support as needed

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details: We provide our team with everything needed for success, including world-class products, excellent initial and ongoing training and top-notch work equipment. We reward hard work and success with a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as a retirement savings program, which includes 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Salary is based on experience. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability