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

Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects & Industrial Automation | Pennsylvania

Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects (Manufacturing)

📍 Location: Cressona, Pennsylvania
🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) required

Role Overview

A global industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering and capital project execution across large-scale manufacturing operations.

This position will manage capital projects ranging from $1M to $40M, supporting electrical power systems, controls engineering, and automation equipment across heavy manufacturing environments such as extrusion, fabrication, and casting operations.

The successful candidate will drive projects from concept through installation, startup, and operational handoff, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Leadership

• Lead electrical engineering scope for capital projects from concept through execution

• Manage project budgets ranging from $1M – $40M

• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with safety standards

• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and startup activities

Electrical Systems Engineering

• Design and oversee electrical systems, primarily 480VAC

• Specify equipment, materials, and technical requirements

• Perform engineering calculations and review design drawings

• Ensure electrical systems meet operational performance standards

Industrial Controls & Automation

• Work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Rockwell preferred)

• Support installation and commissioning of mill-grade industrial equipment

• Troubleshoot automation and electrical system issues

• Work with MCCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage contractors and external engineering partners

• Oversee safe and productive execution of work

• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and installation teams

Manufacturing Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance

• Implement changes to increase manufacturing efficiency

• Ensure production systems meet delivery, safety, and cost targets

Shop Floor Engagement

• Spend time on the plant floor supporting equipment installation and troubleshooting

• Inspect systems and installations, including accessing elevated equipment areas when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience leading capital projects from concept to completion

• Hands-on experience with 480VAC electrical systems

• Experience installing or commissioning industrial manufacturing equipment

• Experience with:

• PLC systems

• HMI platforms

• SCADA systems

• Experience with motor control centers (MCCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience in extrusion, casting, or fabrication operations

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, or combustion systems

• Familiarity with electrical safety standards including:

• NFPA 70E

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Experience managing contractors and construction activities within industrial projects

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial electrical engineer who:

• Has strong experience managing large capital projects

• Is comfortable working in heavy manufacturing environments

• Has deep expertise in industrial electrical power and controls

• Can troubleshoot and optimize real production systems

• Works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams

• Demonstrates a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plan

• Education assistance

• Referral bonuses

• Parental leave

• Onsite amenities including gym and café

• Interview travel reimbursed

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - Milan, OH - $111,000 - $167,000

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer
Milan, OH
$111,000 - $167,000

Who We Are

Our client is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$111,000.00-$166,400.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Manufacturing Controls Systems Support and Capital Projects for the Milan, OH Facility. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands-on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects.

This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects.

Your Day to Day:

• Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects.

• Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects.

• Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.

• Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects.

• Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes.

• Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.

• Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.

• Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.

• Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.

• Provide input to the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards.

• May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.

• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.

• Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated success managing projects from up to $2M

• Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.

• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Our client (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Our client provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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Electrical Engineer - USA, Denton TX - $69,900 - $94,000

Electrical Engineer I

USA, Denton TX

$69,900 - $94,000

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer I will design and install engineered electrical control systems for capital projects associated with the plant operations. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to Plant Technicians and Electricians in diagnosis of electrical malfunctions, determination of necessary repairs, and elimination of the cause of the malfunctions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain electrical system one lines and ascertain power availability for new installations

* Prepare and present engineering project takeoffs

* Responsible for productivity improvements of electrical systems in the plant

* Responsible for design of industrial power, control, and lighting systems

* Responsible for knowing every piece of electrical hardware and software in the plant

* Capable of design of original concepts

* Capable of designing systems within estimated budgets

* Must coordinate with maintenance supervision production schedules and support groups to complete projects on schedule

* Keep abreast of current trends and technology, and utilize this information effectively

* This is a hands-on job that requires a significant amount of time on the production floor.

Requirements:

* Bachelors’ in Electrical Engineering is required

* 2 + years of industrial experience preferred

* Must have extremely strong analytical and management skills

* Very good verbal and written communication skills

* PLC programming experience (Siemens) preferred

* AC/DC drives (Siemens) experience preferred

* Knowledge of NFPA 70E preferred