Electrical Project Engineer

About Aegis Sortation

At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.

Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.

About the role

Travel: 50-70%

• The Electrical Controls Project Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of assigned projects, including PLC programming, electrical systems, functional design documentation (FDD), testing, and commissioning. This role serves as the technical lead for the onsite controls team and is recognized as the subject matter expert, ensuring project success and compliance with organizational standards.

What you'll do

• Lead all technical aspects of controls projects, including PLC programming, electrical system design, FDD creation, testing, and commissioning.
• Serve as the technical lead for onsite controls teams, providing expertise and guidance.
• Ensure all functional design documentation is reviewed and approved prior to contract review and project mobilization.
• Oversee system commissioning to ensure completion on schedule and in compliance with specifications.
• Escalate and resolve technical issues/roadblocks within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Verify checkout documentation for all systems is complete at project completion.
• Approve payroll bi-weekly and ensure timely submission of expenses.
• Ensure all required trainings are completed on time for self and team.
• Foster employee engagement and maintain or improve engagement scores year-over-year.

Embrace and promote by incorporating into your work the core values of Aegis:

1. Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.

2. Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.

3. Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another. 4. Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!

5. Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”

6. Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in PLC programming and electrical controls.
• Experience with functional design documentation, testing, and commissioning.
• Prior experience leading technical teams onsite.
• Strong project management and contractor oversight skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% (up to 70% during peak season).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.