Electrical Controls Engineer I
Fives Lund LLC is actively seeking a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer I to join our team in Seattle, Washington. This role serves to research, develop, design and oversee the implementation of custom-engineered solutions for advanced industrial equipment in a variety of highly technical industries. Responsibilities Designs and integrates electrical systems for industrial automation Uses AutoCAD to produce well laid-out and referenced electrical schematics Layouts power cabinets, selects components and size conductors for feeder and branch circuits Implements proper design practices per NEC requirements and regulations Implements organized filing systems for design drawings (project templates, standard title blocks, drawing lists, bills of material, etc.) Oversees and supervises the installation of electrical systems Interfaces with mechanical engineers, purchasing agents, electricians and assembly technicians to implement and improve system design and performance Works with engineering managers and the finance department to create and manage project schedules and bid proposals Develops supplier scope of work (SSOW) documents for electrical contractors as needed Troubleshoots and debugs industrial automation systems Provides project management/leadership as needed Interfaces with customers at project sites during commissioning, acceptance testing, delivery and support Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering required Ability to proactively anticipate potential problems and propose solutions Ability to analyze complicated systems Experience with servo systems, VFDs, Ethernet networks, PLC and HMI programming Experience with 480VAC, 120VAC and 3-phase and 24VDC voltage power distribution and layouts Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) Strong written and oral communication skills Attention to detail Willingness to take initiative 1-3yrs Engineering Experience preferred AutoCAD Electrical experience a plus Benefits Fully Employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan for employees and their dependents Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions ($500-$1,000 per year) Low-cost Dental, Vision & PPO Medical Plan options 401(k) with employer match Paid Holidays (10 days per year) Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 days per year) Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Disability Plans (including 6-8 weeks of short-term disability for birthing mothers) Paid Parental Leave (3 weeks for adoptive or non-birthing parents) Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Supplemental Life/Disability Plans Employee-funded Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Flexibility and work-life balance (including hybrid eligibility - 3 days in office, 2 non-consecutive days from home) Company Overview WHAT WE DO From system design to start up and beyond, Fives provides and integrates world-class solutions for sorting, warehousing, order picking, material handling and advanced logistics automation. It was founded in 1957, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, FR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is