Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer
📍 Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (must be near a manufacturing site)
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid (flexibility when not traveling)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: 50–75% (North America)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end electrical and control systems engineering, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in executing large-scale industrial projects and ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Project Delivery
Lead electrical and controls engineering for capital projects ($1M–$15M range)
Develop:
Scope documents
Engineering designs and calculations
Cost estimates and schedules
Technical specifications
Manage projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and handover
Electrical & Controls Engineering
Design and implement:
Power distribution systems
Control systems and automation solutions
Specify and source equipment such as:
Switchgear, transformers, MCCs
Drives, PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers
Perform electrical system analysis and calculations
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
Project & Contractor Management
Lead and coordinate:
External engineering consultants
Vendors and suppliers
Installation contractors
Manage procurement lifecycle from RFQs to installation and warranty support
Oversee commissioning, startup, and training for plant teams
Manage change control (MOC) processes
Safety & Compliance
Apply and promote NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
Lead safety initiatives related to electrical and control systems
Ensure all systems meet required regulatory and operational standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
Operations
Maintenance
Engineering teams
Procurement and project management
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on electrical and controls systems
Support both plant-level projects and enterprise initiatives
Project Ownership (Controls-Focused Projects)
Take full ownership of smaller projects (typically <$5M)
Act as Electrical & Controls Lead on larger initiatives
Manage:
Budgets and forecasts
Schedules and deliverables
Stakeholder communication
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in controls/electrical engineering within manufacturing
Strong experience with:
Control systems and automation technologies
Electrical system design
Hands-on expertise with:
Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (including programming)
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects ($500K–$2M+)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
480V and 4160V power distribution systems
MCCs, switchgear, and industrial power systems
Background in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments
Experience managing multi-site or large-scale industrial projects
Key Competencies
Strong project management and execution skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
High level of initiative and ownership
Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
Have strong experience delivering electrical and controls projects in manufacturing environments
Be comfortable acting as both:
Technical expert (E&C lead)
Project owner (for smaller projects)
Thrive in a hands-on, plant-facing role
Be capable of managing complex, multi-site capital projects
Be open to frequent travel (50–75%)
Screening Questions
Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering?
Do you have project engineering or project management experience?
Are you open to travel (40–60%+)?
Additional Information
This role supports a high volume of active and upcoming capital projects
Acts as a critical technical resource across multiple manufacturing facilities
Opportunity to lead impactful projects driving operational performance and growth