Electrical Controls Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: Director Electrical Controls and Strategy
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company Summary
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.
Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.
Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
Do you want to play a direct role in programming and automating the technology that cools the digital world? If so, we invite you to join us in boldly challenging what’s possible for sustainable energy infrastructure.
Summary Objective
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, programming, and integrating the control systems and automation logic that run our custom modular chillers. This role focuses on programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human-machine interface (HMI) development, and establishing robust communication networks between our chillers and the overarching data center management systems (BMS/EPMS).
Responsibilities include creating control sequence of operations, designing low-voltage control panel layouts, defining instrumentation integration (sensors, actuators, transmitters), and ensuring seamless software-to-hardware communication.
Essential Functions
- Controls & PLC Programming: Develop, write, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text codes for chiller plant automation systems (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Carel).
- HMI Design: Program and design intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens to allow clear monitoring and operation of modular chiller variables on-site.
- Network Integration: Set up, configure, and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus.
- Control Panel Layouts: Design low-voltage control circuits, sensor loops, wire routing, and digital/analog I/O schematics.
- System Integration Support: Assist manufacturing and commissioning teams during the electrical startup and initial "dry-loop" software loading of the modular control panel.
- Travel Requirement: Travel to customer sites for critical control integration, testing, or field startups may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Automation Focus: Strong passion for industrial automation, HVAC control sequences, and thermodynamic process controls.
- Software & Coding: Familiarity with programming languages (such as Ladder Logic, Functional Block Diagrams, or Structured Text) and HMI development software.
- Standards & Schematics: Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics and control P&IDs in accordance with UL 508A and NEC standards.
- Communication Protocols: Basic knowledge of industrial networks (TCP/IP, serial communication, and client/server architectures).
- Self-Starter: Ability to troubleshoot and trace signal paths systematically from software command to physical field device.
Work Location
This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment or from client sites. Regular trips to SEA Fabrication Shop for observation and research are required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel
Anticipated up to 10% travel to customer sites for this position.
Required Education and Experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- Experience: Prior control systems engineering internship, co-op, or 1–2 years of PLC programming/industrial automation experience is required.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
- Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
- Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
- Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
- Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
- Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls or Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Control systems engineering internship, co-op, or 1–2 years of PLC programming or industrial automation experience
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to program PLC ladder logic, structured text, functional block diagrams, and HMI systems
- Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics and control P&IDs
- Knowledge of UL 508A and NEC standards
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus
What We Do
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably. Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations. Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
