Control Panel Design Engineer

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.

We are seeking a Control Panel Design Engineer to lead industrial control panel design efforts and support quoting, specification, and fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in UL508A panel design, demonstrated CAD proficiency, and experience delivering compliant, cost-effective designs for manufacturing. This role spans the full lifecycle, from interpreting client criteria to supporting fabrication and requires excellent technical and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document industrial control panels in compliance with UL508A standards
• Create complete electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software
• Perform load calculations, short circuit current ratings (SCCR), and thermal analysis
• Select and specify components including circuit breakers, contactors, PLCs, VFDs, and other industrial control hardware
• Ensure compliance with NEC and NFPA 79 electrical codes
• Interpret customer-supplied design criteria and technical documentation
• Prepare accurate technical quotes and cost estimates, including breakdowns of materials, labor, and engineering hours
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules and delivery targets
• Provide redlined drawings and fabrication support during panel build and troubleshooting phases
• Collaborate with internal engineering, sales, and production teams to ensure build quality and cost-effective design solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 3+ years experience in industrial control panel design
• Proven knowledge of UL508A standards, demonstrated through previous compliant designs
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or comparable electrical CAD software
• Applied understanding of NEC and NFPA 79 electrical codes, with specific examples of compliant designs
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing motor control circuits, PLC-based systems, and VFD applications
• Documented experience preparing technical quotes and performing cost estimation for control panel projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with examples of resolving design or fabrication challenges
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and create detailed electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with prior collaboration across engineering, sales, or production teams

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful worktherefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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