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Electrical Engineer

  2026-10-28     Cogent Analytics     Baton Rouge,LA  
Description:

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer experienced in designing and commissioning industrial control panels as well as PLC programming and implementation with standard communication protocols for an HVAC engineering company.


Responsibilities


  • Design UL 508A control panels from scratch: enclosure selection, component selection (breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies), and internal layout
  • Develop electrical schematics and panel drawings (EPLAN experience a plus — we're rolling it out)
  • Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for custom HVAC/refrigeration equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, or Emerson platforms)
  • Write and troubleshoot control logic in ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, and/or C/C++
  • Partner with engineering and production to translate system requirements into control solutions
  • Support controls integration for explosion-proof/hazardous-location equipment (NFPA 496, Class I/II Div 1 & 2 a plus)
  • Troubleshoot panels and wiring during build, test, and commissioning
  • Maintain BOMs and support UL field-labeling/certification


Qualifications


  • Hands-on experience designing UL 508A control panels from scratch
  • Strong fundamentals in electrical control design (relay logic, motor controls, power distribution)
  • Experience with one or more industrial/HVAC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Carel, Honeywell/Johnson Controls, Danfoss, Emerson)
  • Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming; C/C++ a plus
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics independently
  • Familiarity with NEC 500-505 and UL 508A standards
  • EPLAN or comparable electrical CAD experience a plus
  • Industrial, HVAC/refrigeration, or hazardous-location experience a plus
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience


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