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# Intermediate Controls Engineer at LAPORTE L.C.C.

- **Company:** LAPORTE L.C.C.
- **Location:** Rochester, NY
- **Posted:** 2025-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa/jobs/4953295008

## Job description

Intermediate Controls Engineer Location: Rochester, New York (Hybrid) Employment type: Full-time Develop coordinated controls construction packages for pharmaceutical and food & beverage facility projects. Prepare control-panel layouts, schematics, wiring and termination documents, cable lists, I/O schedules and industrial-network drawings. Own assigned design tasks, coordinate project information, and incorporate senior technical review through construction and commissioning support.

## What you will deliver

- Develop coordinated panel and field-installation packages, including equipment and panel layouts, schematics, wiring and termination details, cable lists, and I/O schedules.
- Design and document industrial-network topology and physical connections; coordinate instrument, panel and equipment interfaces with the installation package.
- Survey existing installations, document field conditions, and incorporate verified information into design and as-built documents.
- Coordinate with process, mechanical and electrical engineers, equipment vendors, panel fabricators and installation contractors; prepare specifications and bid-package information.
- Complete assigned drawings, schedules and specifications within the agreed project scope; check consistency, resolve review comments and raise design questions with the project lead.
- Provide PLC/HMI programming and project lifecycle support, including troubleshooting, testing, installation and commissioning, with design changes reflected in the final documents.
- Apply relevant project codes and standards, including NEC and UL 508A where applicable. Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
- 2–6 years of control-systems experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments, including commissioning experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction packages.
- Experience with control-panel and industrial-network design, component and instrument selection, and coordination of drawings and schedules for fabrication and installation.
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE for PLC, HMI and SCADA project work.
- Ability to survey existing systems, coordinate clients and vendors, and prepare design and bid packages. Coordinate single-line diagrams, panel schedules and power-plan interfaces with the electrical engineering team.
- Ability to plan and complete assigned design work, document engineering questions and incorporate senior technical review.

## Preferred experience

- Experience leading commissioning activities. Hybrid work and project travel This is an office-based hybrid role with remote work and project-site assignments. Office attendance is coordinated with the project team. Travel is anticipated to be 20–40%, depending on project requirements. Initial site visits typically last 1–3 days; commissioning assignments may last 1–4 weeks.

## About LAPORTE

Founded in 1999, LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing clients across North America and Europe. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, compensatory paid time off (PTO), a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Apply with your résumé. Relevant project examples can help us understand your contribution; please omit confidential client information. #LI-Hybrid Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

## About LAPORTE L.C.C.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LAPORTE provides high-value consulting engineering services specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech, and industrial plants.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% owned by its directors/shareholders, no external venture capital)
- **Headquarters**: Montreal, Canada (Corporate HQ); Philadelphia, USA (Subsidiary HQ for LAPORTE L.C.C.)
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Daniel Laporte (President-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Pharmaceutical, Agrifood (Food & Beverage), Industrial Biotechnology, and Industrial Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B only — major pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage producers, and industrial biotech firms (over 300 loyal clients, some for 20+ years)
- **Services**: Process engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, validation, filling and packaging, electrical engineering, and project management for plant construction and renovation
- **Mission**: To offer high-value engineering services and become a leader in engineering for pharmaceutical, agrifood, and bioindustrial plants.

## Products & Services
LAPORTE is a service-based engineering consultancy. Its primary offerings include:
- **Plant Engineering & Design**: Full-service design of new factories and renovations across pharma, food, and industrial biotech sectors.
- **Process Engineering**: Development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- **Automation & Validation**: Control system design, programming, and regulatory compliance (GxP, etc.).
- **Filling & Packaging**: Engineering for aseptic filling lines and packaging systems.
- **Project & Construction Management**: Oversight from conceptual design through commissioning and start-up.
- **Machine Safety Engineering**: Risk assessments and safety system design.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: **480+ employees** (as of 2024-2025), up from ~450 in 2023 — representing strong organic growth
- **Revenue**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). However, with 480+ engineers and consultants working on multi-year plant projects, estimated annual revenue is in the **$70M–$120M range** (based on industry benchmarks for mid-sized engineering firms).
- **Notable Clients**: Has worked with Molson (first food & beverage project), Lallemand (first European project), and major pharmaceutical and food & beverage companies for over 20 years.
- **Geographic Reach**: **26 offices** across North America and Europe (Canada, USA, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico, Tunisia). Subsidiaries: LAPORTE Consultants Corp. (USA), LAPORTE Euro (France), IPSB (France).
- **Growth Signals**: 25th anniversary in 2024; grew from 330 to 480+ employees in recent years; opened offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Lethbridge (Canada); acquisition of IPSB (40 employees) in France.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Founder-Led & 100% Employee/Director Owned**: No external investors means long-term strategic focus and autonomy. Shareholders are active directors and employees, ensuring alignment of incentives.
- **Deep Niche Specialization**: Focused exclusively on pharmaceutical, agrifood, and industrial biotech plant engineering — a high-barrier, high-compliance sector where trust and experience matter enormously.
- **Long-Term Client Relationships**: Some clients for 20+ years and 3,000+ factory projects completed — demonstrating reliability and repeat business.
- **Independent & Conflict-Free**: The company explicitly states it receives no rebates or commissions from contractors, allowing impartial client advocacy.
- **Multi-Regional Presence**: Offices in North America and Europe provide a broad talent pool and the ability to serve global clients on both continents.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued Geographic Expansion**: Recent openings in Belgium, Switzerland, and acquisition in France show a clear European growth strategy.
- **Talent Development & Succession**: A formal plan to integrate younger shareholders (4 junior shareholders added recently) and maintain a 100% director-owned structure ensures long-term sustainability.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: A stated focus on increasing female representation in engineering (already over one-third female in a traditionally male-dominated field).
- **Sustainability & CSR**: Published a Corporate Social Responsibility report focused on governance, environment, diversity, health & safety, and ethics. Active carbon footprint measurement.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful Work**: Engineers see their projects produce actual food, drugs, and essential goods that benefit society.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Remote work, flexible hours, and personal leave available from the first year.
- **Generous Benefits**: Health coverage, retirement plans, and vacation time adapted to each region.
- **Career Development**: Consulting roles, project leadership, and specialization in high-growth regulated industries. Mentorship culture is emphasized.
- **Diverse & Inclusive**: Strong female presence in engineering ranks; equal opportunity employer with employees from many nationalities.
- **Global Mobility**: Opportunities across 26 offices in North America and Europe; ability to work on international projects.
- **Stability & Growth**: Privately owned, debt-free, and consistently growing for 25+ years — a stable environment compared to VC-backed startups.
- **Fun & Community**: Company sponsors social initiatives, charitable involvement, and team-building events.

## Sources
1. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/about-us/)
2. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/)
3. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/laporteconsultants)

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