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# Controls Design Engineer II

- **Company:** Hallam Associates, Inc.
- **Location:** South Burlington, VT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Control Panels, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Control Structures, Eplan, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a8816711a23b1f9e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Motor control equipment?, * 5+ years of experience in the design of Industrial Control Panels.

 * Industrial Control System (PLC and HMI) hardware, motors/motor controls and instrumentation knowledge required. Allen Bradley platform experience, a plus.
 * Familiar with designing infrastructure for industrial communication networks.
 * A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
 * Strong computer skills with attention to detail.
 * Proficient in AutoCAD software and experience with EPLAN design software, a plus.
 * Knowledge of UL 508A, 698A and NNNY Standards, a plus.
 * Excellent communications skills.

A pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.

## Description

Overall Activities: We currently have an opening for a Controls Design Engineer in our South Burlington, VT office. This position will involve the design of Industrial Control Panels for Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Heavy Industry clients. As a member of our team, you'll perform the following duties:

 * Creating control panel layouts, point-to-point wiring and network architecture drawings.
 * Specifying and selecting control system hardware (PLC and HMI), control panel components, network switches, instruments, motor controls, and valves.
 * Conducting field surveys of existing facilities for retrofit projects.
 * Coordinating with clients, fellow engineers, and the control panel shop to ensure the design meets project requirements.
 * Overseeing panel fabrication and reviewing and performing quality checks of the design of fellow engineers.


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