About the role
Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - Covington, GA
DISHER is currently partnering with a leading provider of custom HVAC and environmental control solutions based in Covington, Georgia. With decades of experience serving mission-critical industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data centers, and advanced manufacturing, this organization is known for designing and delivering highly engineered air handling systems tailored to complex client needs. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to quality and innovation, making them a trusted partner for clients requiring precision-controlled environments.
What it's like to work here
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Electrical Controls Engineer who is passionate about innovation and world-class
design. This individual will play a key role in driving our success and must have the ability to take ownership of assigned projects
with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional capable of excelling in electrical design and troubleshooting without requiring extensive guidance or coaching. While we will provide training on the principles of our systems, we expect this team member to demonstrate expertise and the ability to contribute effectively from the start.
What you will get to do
- Accurately design our electrical schematics for our custom dehumidifiers.
- Ladder Logic designs in CAD
- PLC designs in Carel Software
- Must understand NEC & UL requirements and apply them correctly to electrical designs.
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD. Solidworks electrical experience would be beneficial.
- Must be able to not only design electrical systems but select components to operate within that system. Motors, Circuit breakers, contactors, relays, VFD’s, controllers, etc. All components in the system must be selected by team members and presented in Excel to the Purchasing Dept for procurement.
- Lead R&D and NPD projects. We are constantly innovating, testing, and changing designs.
- Write procedures and production standards.
- Capture continuous improvement needs and create action plans.
- PLC programming is a must. Our products are becoming more and more reliant on PLC based controls. This includes programming Carel (primary plc offering) & Automation Direct PLC products (DirectLOGIC Software). Fluency in other systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Automation Direct PLC products are also desired.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience designing PLC programs.
- Assist field service & customers with technical questions & engineering support.
- Be able to travel to customer’s site if needed.
What will make you successful
- BS Engineering Degree from accredited college or university.
- Minimum 5-years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
- Advanced level expertise in electrical drawing creation.
- Working knowledge of HVAC or refrigeration systems.
- Good technical writing skills.
- Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic thinker with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- A passion for doing quality work. High attention to detail.
- The ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems.
- Strong work ethic, and the ability to handle peak work times.
- Fosters a positive working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current PE license for the State of Georgia
- 5+ years of experience designing in the HVAC or Refrigeration industry
- 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD
- 5+ years of PLC design experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- LEAN, 6S and solid problem-solving experience