Electrical Engineer (PLC / Ladder Logic / Controls)

CACI is a company dedicated to supporting mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment in a DoD environment. The Electrical Engineer will provide hands-on expertise in PLC-based control systems and Ladder Logic development, while ensuring continuity of system knowledge as an understudy to a retiring engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Integrate and support Allen-Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools
• Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments (version 21 or later)
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
• Support Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, review, and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level
• Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies
• Support LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems
• Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession
• Support limited FPGA-based integration as required (non-primary responsibility)
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Must have experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Proven experience developing and troubleshooting Ladder Logic–based control systems
• Experience using Rockwell Automation software tools (e.g., Studio 5000 / CompactLogix)
• Experience developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control system issues
• Experience assembling and testing electrical or control system hardware
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance
• Experience with LabVIEW-based control systems
• Experience with FPGA integration or mixed FPGA/PLC environments
• Experience supporting legacy control systems and modernization efforts
• Prior experience supporting government or defense programs