Electrical and Controls Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
- At least 7 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
- Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and supervisory control and data acquisition.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and related codes.
- Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- A valid U.S. driver's license is required.
- Lead electrical design, including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
- Develop and implement programmable logic controller, human-machine interface, and supervisory control and data acquisition programming.
- Create control narratives, input/output lists, and functional descriptions.
- Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
- Maintain electrical and controls standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers, and promote safety and quality.
- Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20–30%).
- Passport eligibility is preferred.
- Candidates based within a few hours' drive of Madison, Wisconsin or Amherst, Wisconsin are preferred given the on-site and travel components of the role.
About the company
Sharpe Engineering provides intelligent IT solutions that span analysis, planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment for projects ranging from enterprise application integration to custom vertical solutions, with a focus on real-time big data for DoD and commercial customers. It delivers end-to-end projects by combining management oversight with technical execution, using a workflow from analysis and planning to design, development, testing, and deployment, anchored in real-time data processing and high-performance analytics. It differentiates itself by offering integrated, end-to-end delivery that blends novel and traditional hardware and software to meet both DoD and commercial needs, rather than specializing in a single technology. Its goal is to solve challenging DoD and commercial problems by enabling real-time, data-driven decision making through these IT solutions.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zero-nonconformance API 16D audit in January 2025 strengthens credibility with drilling operators.
- First locally manufactured BOP control unit creates a premium, differentiated product line.
- Leadership continuity under Ellen Bain and Tim Reuter supports execution through 2026.
What critics are saying
- Oilfield demand drives Sharpe, so a drilling slowdown hits orders fast.
- Brisbane consolidation risks disruption if Virginia commissioning slips or inventory relocation fails.
- Global incumbents can undercut Sharpe on price, service coverage, and certification breadth.
What makes Sharpe Engineering unique
- API 16D certification makes Sharpe one of Australia’s few locally made BOP control suppliers.
- The 2025 Virginia consolidation centralizes Brisbane workshops, speeding fabrication and service response.
- Its 2022 Well Control Solutions acquisition deepened pressure-control capability and customer relationships.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours