Job Description

About the Role

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a Project Support Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This position focuses on supporting Project Engineers with electrical design, control panel drawings, project coordination, documentation, and factory acceptance testing for control systems. The ideal candidate will have a STEM-related degree and 1–4 years of relevant experience, with exposure to electrical design, AutoCAD Electrical, panel design, project management, or industrial automation. This role is well suited for an engineer who wants to develop technical skills, take ownership of project deliverables, and grow into a Project Engineering position with additional responsibilities in PLC programming, project management, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Engineers, the Service Coordinator, and the Field Service team with project information, technical data, documentation, and hands-on assistance as needed.

• Assist with electrical and control system design for customers in the water and wastewater industry.

• Use AutoCAD Electrical to design custom electrical control panels.

• Revise, update, and maintain electrical panel drawings and related technical documentation.

• Manage assigned project activities from initial design through fabrication and delivery.

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, timeline tracking, and deadline management.

• Prepare project submittals and documentation for customer review and approval.

• Support the development of operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, training documentation, and other project deliverables.

• Coordinate control system design activities with Project Engineers and other technical team members.

• Participate in project meetings, graphic reviews, and factory acceptance tests (FATs).

• Assist with budgeting, task tracking, and project deliverables as assigned.

• Maintain clear and concise communication with customers, managers, team members, and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate internal and external communication to ensure project requirements and expectations are understood.

• Maintain accurate project documentation to support traceability, accountability, and project continuity.

• Track tasks, schedules, and deliverables using shared tools, calendars, and project management resources.

• Submit daily time entries to support accurate labor tracking and project reporting.

• Assist with electrical design, panel development, programming, HMI development, and troubleshooting activities based on experience and project needs.

• Support after-hours technical response as required.

• Collaborate with team members to resolve technical issues and keep projects moving forward.

• Develop additional technical and project management skills with the goal of advancing into a Project Engineer role.

• Perform additional project engineering and technical support responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM-related discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An associate degree may be considered for candidates with relevant experience.

• Approximately 1–4 years of relevant engineering or technical experience.

• Exposure to one or more of the following areas: electrical design, schematic design, control panel design or building, project coordination, project scheduling, budgeting, PLC programming, HMI development, or factory acceptance testing.

• Interest in electrical design and CAD work, as these are primary focuses of the position.

• Ability to read, interpret, and work with electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track project timelines, tasks, and deliverables.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies and technical processes.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, customers, and other team members.

• Ability to take initiative, accept feedback, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

• Professional attitude and willingness to develop the skills needed to become a client-facing Project Engineer.

• Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN.

• Willingness to work occasional hours outside the standard schedule when project demands or after-hours technical support require it.

Preferred:

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and electrical control panel design.

• Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) degree.

• Experience designing, building, or troubleshooting electrical control panels.

• Familiarity with UL requirements or UL-related panel design standards.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.

• Exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, or control system troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of industrial networking, telemetry, and industrial communication protocols.

• Experience with project coordination, including budgets, schedules, submittals, and deliverable tracking.

• Experience participating in factory acceptance testing (FATs).

• Familiarity with electrical systems, schematics, and control system design.

• Experience supporting water and wastewater systems, municipal infrastructure, industrial automation, or systems integration.

• Interest in developing skills in PLC programming, project management, commissioning, and client-facing technical support.

Benefits Overview:

• Annual salary of approximately $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Additional compensation for after-hours service work at 1.5 times the applicable rate.

• Double-time compensation for weekend service work.

• Potential monthly company bonus when invoicing goals are met.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement into a Project Engineer position.

• Exposure to electrical design, control systems, PLC programming, project management, and commissioning.

• Collaborative work environment with a strong track record of employee retention.

• Standard office hours of Monday–Friday.

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