Senior Electrical Engineer-Control Panel Design
Quick Summary
Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Helps supervise and direct the site team on safety issues.

Matrix Technologies is a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, automation, and digital transformation company delivering full lifecycle solutions to industrial clients. From concept and design through construction, commissioning, and optimization, we help keep industry moving.
- Engineer It – Innovative engineering solutions
- Build It – Reliable construction execution
- Automate It – Advanced controls and system integration
- Optimize It – Data-driven performance improvements
More than 85% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting our commitment to quality, partnership, and results.
Guided by The Matrix Way and our core purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives…Every Day, we foster a collaborative, people-focused culture built on teamwork, growth, and employee ownership. As a recognized Top Workplace, we offer professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to share in our success.
Learn more about our culture at www.matrixti.com/culture.
Join our team as a Senior Electrical Engineer-Control Panel Design!
This is a hybrid role based out of our upcoming office in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures.
- →Helps supervise and direct the site team on safety issues.
- →Helps develop safety guidelines specific to your area of expertise.
- →Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- →Learn and follow Matrix's Standards and Procedures. Mentor others in the use of them. Participate in the scrutiny and continuous improvement of Matrix's Standards and Procedures.
- →Learn and follow Matrix's Project Methodology.
- →Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications. Report project performance.Design and develop electrical control packages based on the project needs and process design documentation (typically P&IDs).
- →Apply the NEC and UL standards related to the project subject matter.
- →Act as the point of contact between the electrical discipline, other internal disciplines, and the client throughout the design process to ensure that all of the client's needs are met.
- →Develop PLC I/O schematics.
- →Develop Panel Layouts and Bill of Materials for applications.
- →Develop three-line diagrams for motor circuits.
- →Develop cable schedules and conduit layouts if required by the project.
- →Develop construction scopes of work for installation contractors.
- →Work with installation contractors during the installation.
- →Assist clients with on-site bid walks for contractors.
- →Assist in field start-ups and I/O checks by travelling to client locations.
- →Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.
- →Learn and follow Matrix Core Values. Expected to set the example for others
Requirements
~2 min read- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without employer sponsorship.
- Minimum of six years of previous experience as an electrical engineer.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEE/BSEET) from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- EPC project experience preferred.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
- Basic AutoCAD schematic drawing or electrical package development experience.
- Experience with AC & DC motor drives, I/O hardware, MCCs, and industrial control networks preferred.
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards, specifically NFPA. Knowledge of UL508A is a plus.
- Varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to travel, both locally and overnight, approximately 20-25%.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
- This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.
- Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules, Work-from-Home Options
- Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventive Health Screenings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
- Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions
- Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix
- Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
- Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross-Training
- PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
- Assessments and Leadership Development
- External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $93,000–$130,000 a year
- 19% below the $137,500 median for Electrical Engineer jobs on Jobera (685 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 23, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 79%
- Scored at
- October 23, 2026
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