Sterling Engineering Inc.

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Electrical Engineer job at Sterling Engineering Inc.. Buford, GA. Job Description Job Description Overview: We are hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing client that specializes in electrical solutions and motor control systems. Known for their innovative products, technical expertise, and strong company culture, this client is looking to bring in a Controls Engineer with a solid electrical background. This role will involve hands-on work with PLC-based systems and direct collaboration with customers throughout project lifecycles. The company is experiencing significant growth and offers a dynamic environment where engineers can thrive technically and professionally. If you're passionate about automation, problem-solving, and working with modern control systems — this is a great opportunity to grow with an organization on the rise. Salary is $80-100k Why Join This Company? • High-growth environment with strong project pipelines and long-term stability. • Professional development opportunities including certifications (e.g., Siemens PLC, ABB VFD). • A tight-knit, collaborative culture that values innovation, learning, and employee input. • Direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging, real-world projects. • Opportunity to work closely with industry-leading customers and vendors. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Controls Engineer, you’ll support the design and development of automated control systems, contributing to everything from panel design to PLC programming and customer interfacing. Core responsibilities include: • Designing control panels compliant with UL508A, CSA 22.2, and NEC standards. • Programming PLCs, HMIs, smart relays, and VFDs from major manufacturers. • Selecting electrical components and hardware based on system requirements. • Reviewing project plans, generating submittal packages, and identifying exceptions. • Creating and updating detailed electrical schematics and layouts using EPLAN Electric P8. • Maintaining accurate "as-built" documentation and project correspondence. • Supporting BOM creation and cost reporting to assist with budgeting. • Adapting to project changes quickly by proposing alternative components or solutions. • Collaborating with stakeholders on quality control, schedule updates, and issue resolution. • Quoting new projects with accurate engineering and material estimates. • Developing relationships with key suppliers like Siemens, ABB, Mitsubishi, and Eaton. • Acting as a customer-facing technical representative throughout the project process. What We’re Looking For: • Strong foundation in electrical engineering or industrial automation. • Experience developing controls from sequences of operations. • Proficiency in PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) and industrial networking. • Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (UL508A, NEC, NEMA). • Working knowledge of EPLAN P8 or similar CAD tools.