Electrical Controls Engineer
Automationtechies · Clearwater, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Automationtechies (industrial) in Clearwater, FL. , you’ll support initiatives that strengthen global industrial operations while contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 286 live postings that list pay, out of 877 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live controls postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 68%
- Automation 58%
- New product launch 37%
- Tooling 37%
- ✓ AutoCAD 37%
- Team leadership 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from AutomationtechiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Evaluate project
requirements
and design inputs to ensure completeness and feasibility.
Develop control system designs based on customer specifications.
Support preparation of engineering documentation.
Collaborate with project teams to define functions, timelines, and deliverables.
Produce drawings using customized CADD templates, standard formats, or existing CAD files.
Review reports, drawings, and test results to support project planning and execution.
Complete design tasks in accordance with Scope of Work documents and implement revisions after quality review.
Verify drawings and documentation align with project scope and internal standards.
Assist sales teams with scope development and proposal estimates.
Conduct inspection and oversight of outsourced electrical procurement.
Perform additional related duties as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
3–5 years of experience designing control systems for OEM equipment preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
Experience designing control panels using relay-based or PLC-based systems.
PLC programming experience is a plus.
Understanding of plant process control and monitoring is advantageous.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as IEC, NEC, and NFPA.
Strong technical writing abilities.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a professional team environment.
- ✓*This job description is a representation of primary responsibilities, and specific assignments may vary based on departmental needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**
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Position Overview
The Electrical Controls Engineer will work closely with an engineering team to deliver technical and design support for both sales and operations. This role involves assisting with equipment design, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring deliverables meet proposal requirements, performance criteria, and project specifications.
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