iLocatum
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Location: Bluefield, VA (Regional Role – VA, SC, GA)
Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 + Quarterly Bonus (10–15%) + 12% 401(k)
Must-Haves (Required Qualifications):
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Ignition by Inductive Automation experience or certification (REQUIRED)
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Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming experience (REQUIRED)
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5+ years in an industrial Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineering role
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Electrical Engineering Technology degree (2- or 4-year) or related field
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Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
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Level 2 programming capability (SQL, ODATA, Python)
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Ability and willingness to travel to plant sites for startups and support
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership across multiple plant sites. This role focuses heavily on Ignition (SCADA) development and deployment, electrical project support, and automation troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both strategically and in the field alongside maintenance teams.
This position is primarily based in Virginia with additional support responsibilities in South Carolina and Georgia. Candidates located in Abingdon, Princeton, or Bluefield, VA are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead corporate Ignition installations across plant locations
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Develop and support SCADA screens, scripting, and system integrations
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Provide plant electrical support, equipment installations, and troubleshooting
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Work with KPVs, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs in production environments
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Support and develop preventive maintenance (PM) programs
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Oversee scope and execution of plant electrical engineering projects
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Partner with maintenance teams during startups and issue resolution
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Ensure strong adherence to safety standards through audits and observations
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Manage assigned engineering projects from concept through completion
Preferred Experience:
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Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming (strongly preferred)
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AutoCAD Electrical and control system design
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Automation or robotics exposure
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Understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
What You Bring:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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Team-oriented approach with hands-on capability
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Preventive electrical maintenance knowledge
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Flexibility to support multi-site operations
Benefits & Perks:
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Competitive salary: $120K–$130K
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Quarterly bonus opportunity: 10–15%
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Up to 12% 401(k) with company match
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Medical PPO plan (deductibles as low as $1,500)
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Wellness credit up to $750
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Dental and vision plans
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Telemedicine services
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Basic life and short-term disability coverage
If you are a technically strong, field-capable Electrical Engineer with deep Ignition and Allen-Bradley expertise, we encourage you to apply.
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