Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – PLC, Automation, Capital Projects | Hybrid USA (Travel Required)

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

Project Director – Power Generation (CCGT) | Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX | $151K–$200K + Bonus

⚡ Project Director – Power Generation (CCGT Focus)

📍 Locations: Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX (On-site / Hybrid flexibility may vary)
🏭 Industry: Oil & Energy / Power Generation
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (8+ years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Assistance available
💰 Compensation: $151,000 – $200,000 base + benefits + incentives
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

An established leader in the power generation and energy infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power projects across the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to oversee gigawatt-scale EPC projects that shape the future of clean and efficient energy. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex project lifecycles, and deliver results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

If you have deep CCGT experience and thrive on managing complexity and innovation, this is an exceptional opportunity to make an impact at scale.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee large-scale power generation projects, including combined and simple cycle plants.

• Manage all phases of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) lifecycle — from design through commissioning and closeout.

• Drive project delivery to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams of 35–50 internal staff and 30–40 external vendors.

• Foster collaboration across engineering, project controls, commercial, and construction disciplines.

• Serve as the primary liaison for executive stakeholders, providing clear communication, leadership, and motivation throughout project execution.

Strategic & Technical Execution

• Ensure project alignment with organizational goals, performance metrics, and regulatory standards.

• Monitor and manage project scope, critical paths, and risk assessments.

• Drive continuous improvement, leveraging data, analytics, and lessons learned for future efficiency.

🎓 Qualifications

Required

✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related).
✅ Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering, project management, project controls, or operations within the Oil & Gas or Power Generation sector.
✅ Demonstrated experience leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects — this is mandatory.
✅ Proven ability to deliver large, complex, multidisciplinary projects (>1 GW) successfully.
✅ Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
✅ Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and ambiguous environments, adapting to changes in design, scope, or execution.

Preferred

⭐ PMP Certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
⭐ Familiarity with project management tools such as Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
⭐ Experience with technical engineering and project controls in large-scale energy projects.
⭐ Broad industry network and understanding of emerging energy technologies.

💡 What You’ll Bring

• A proven ability to lead with confidence, clarity, and collaboration.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with an eye for detail.

• A leadership style that inspires cross-functional teams to excel under pressure.

• A results-driven mindset focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

🌍 Why This Role Matters

This is more than just a project leadership role — it’s an opportunity to help shape the next generation of energy infrastructure. You’ll be joining an organization at the forefront of sustainable, large-scale power solutions, managing transformative projects that keep industries and communities running.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 8–15 years in energy or large-scale industrial projects

• Specialization: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects

• Certifications: PMP preferred | PE license a plus

• Software Skills: Oracle Primavera | MS Project | Power BI

• Location: Based in Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX (relocation assistance available)

Ready to lead the charge in next-generation energy projects?
Bring your CCGT expertise, leadership vision, and project excellence to a role where your work powers progress.

Senior Project Manager – Concrete | $100M+ Projects | El Paso, TX | $125K–$160K + Benefits

Senior Project Manager – Concrete

📍 Location: El Paso, TX (occasional travel required)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Compensation: $125,000 – $160,000 base salary
📊 Benefits: Full package, relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in large-scale concrete projects to take ownership of complex initiatives exceeding $100M. This role provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and with strong financial performance.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee every phase of the project lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout—while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce a strong safety culture, mentoring teams and retraining staff where needed.

• Drive preconstruction efforts, including:

• Quantity takeoff

• Trade coordination and scope development

• Bid package creation and review

• Schedule development and bid list management

• Implement and manage the buyout schedule, verifying pricing, scope, and subcontract issuance.

• Oversee submittal schedule setup, reviewing shop drawings and ensuring timely approval for project flow.

• Ensure submittals and documentation are properly distributed and available per contract schedules.

• Provide leadership on preconstruction estimates, client discussions, and GMP development.

• Actively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

• Deliver accurate estimating and productivity analysis.

Requirements

✅ 10–15 years of project management experience in construction.
✅ Proven expertise in large-scale ($100M+) concrete projects.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
✅ Strong leadership and team management skills.
✅ Solid knowledge of safety protocols, preconstruction processes, and risk management.
✅ Ability to manage complex subcontractor and client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

• A current Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with extensive concrete trade partner experience, or with a GC’s self-perform concrete group.

• Demonstrated success leading teams on major commercial or industrial projects.

• Strong communicator, problem solver, and decision-maker with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Why Join?

• Over 100 years of proven success in construction.

• Employee-owned structure (ESOP) creating long-term financial stability and shared success.

• Work with a company that values safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.

👉 Ready to take on a high-impact leadership role in one of the most respected concrete operations in the country? Apply today to lead landmark projects in El Paso.