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How much do electrical controls engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical controls engineering in the United States is $93,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is electrical controls engineering?

Electrical Controls Engineering is a field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining systems that control electrical devices and machinery. Professionals in this area use principles of electrical engineering, automation, and computer technology to create control systems for manufacturing equipment, industrial processes, and large-scale electrical systems. They work with hardware like sensors and actuators, as well as software such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), to ensure operations run efficiently and safely. Electrical Controls Engineers often collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade control systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical controls engineer?

To thrive as an Electrical Controls Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, control system design, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and industry-standard software like AutoCAD is typically required, along with certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and troubleshooting complex systems. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of automated processes in industrial environments.

How does an electrical controls engineer typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Electrical Controls Engineers frequently work alongside mechanical engineers, project managers, and production teams to ensure that system designs align with overall project requirements. Collaboration often involves reviewing design schematics, troubleshooting equipment issues, and integrating control systems with mechanical components. Regular meetings and cross-functional problem-solving sessions are common, especially during the commissioning and testing phases. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to ensure projects are completed on time and meet safety and performance standards.

What is the difference between Electrical Controls Engineering vs Electrical Design Engineering?

AspectElectrical Controls EngineeringElectrical Design Engineering
CertificationsPE license, NICET certificationsPE license, AutoCAD certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, automation facilitiesArchitectural firms, construction sites
Industry UsageAutomation, control systems, manufacturingBuilding design, infrastructure projects
Job FocusDesign and implementation of control systemsElectrical system planning and detailed design

Electrical Controls Engineering primarily focuses on designing and implementing control systems for industrial automation, while Electrical Design Engineering emphasizes planning and designing electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure. Both roles require similar certifications and often overlap in industry usage, but their core responsibilities and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Electrical Controls Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,961 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Electrical & Controls Engineering Supervisor

On-site

Laitram LLC
Machinery Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$125 - $150/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage the rollout of programmatic material handling equipment and oversee the creation and maintenance of customer-facing documentation and modifications to controls platforms.

  • Manage a team that designs and implements controls and electrical systems for material handling equipment, providing support during installation, commissioning, and post-go-live activities.

  • Lead and supervise the Electrical and Automation Controls Engineering team, guiding their development and ensuring high standards in engineering designs.


Laitram rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

273rd of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Electrical & Controls Engineering Supervisor

The Electrical & Controls Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for setting & measuring team goals, KPIs, and individual goals to progress business initiatives forward. The Electrical & Controls Engineering Supervisor will collaborate with various internal teams to ensure that the team delivers on-time, complete, and accurate electrical and controls deliverables to all stakeholders. The Controls Engineering Supervisor will report to a functional manager. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businessesworldwide. Our global workforceof over 3,000 employees in 20+ countriesconsist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page. This position is not eligible for work authorization or sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the rollout of programmatic material handling equipment at scale, with or without included controls package
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of customer-facing documentation and modifications to existing core-product controls platforms
  • Manage a team that designs and implements controls and electrical systems for material handling equipment and provides integrator support during pre-go-live installation and commissioning, post-go-live hypercare, and tier 2 peak support
  • Lead and supervise an Electrical and Automation Controls Engineering team.
  • Help team members succeed in their roles and guide their personal development.
  • Encourage an environment of teamwork and convey the concepts of the Laitram Business Philosophy within the team.
  • Inspire and instill the highest standards in our engineering designs. Ensure error-free solutions.
  • Participate in strategic and business planning activities. Set team Vision, Mission and Goals and execute it with the team.
  • Facilitate and lead continuous improvement efforts that improve efficiency and quality during each set of the project/product life cycle.
  • Collaborate with our Sales, Product Management, Product Engineering, Application Engineering, and Global Engineering Standards Teams to improve products which directly will improve internal productivity and bring more value to our customers.
  • Work closely with our Production Control, Materials Management, Assembly, Testing and Quality Teams to provide accurate, on-time, and complete solutions.
  • Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure consistent deliverables.
  • Guide and develop our Engineers so they can continue to design the industrial transportation systems of the future.
  • Manage a team’s resource capacity, commitments, and tasks and communicate priorities to other leadership.

Requirements:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience in industrial electrical and controls design.
  • Proficient at designing Industrial Control Systems such as generating a BOM, schematic generation, and control panel hardware design.
  • Proficient with using measuring devices, tools, and reading and understanding electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Proficient with software design and code development, especially as it pertains to PLCs and PACs environments.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with fabrication methods and design for manufacturing and assembly principles.
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Leadership capabilities. Ability to set/adopt a vision and then execute it with a team.
  • Outstanding people skills with ability to communicate effectively with multiple departments across various skill sets and time zones. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to meet the functional requirements of the job including being able to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
  • Travel required (10-20%) for equipment installation, start-up or troubleshooting often taking place on weekends and holidays to meet customer scheduling requirements.
  • This position must sit onsite at our office in Hanover, MD.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years as an Engineering Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager with experience managing a team including interviewing, hiring, firing, developing personnel, etc.
  • Material handling controls and automation experience
  • Autodesk Inventor experience, especially in Electrical Control Panel Design.
  • Familiarity with using Product Data and Lifecycle Management tools such as PTC Windchill PLM
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience especially related to Electrical Schematic and Panel Design
  • Familiarity with Nationally recognized specifications and regulatory bodies such as OSHA, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and IEC
  • Allen Bradley PLC Hardware design with Studio5000 programming experience
  • Siemens S7 PLC Hardware design with TIA Portal Programming experience
  • Network communication implementation and experience such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet

Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans

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Industry

Machinery manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Orleans, LA, US

Year founded

1949