Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description Job Description Our Client is seeking an Engineer III – Electrical to lead electrical capital projects within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role owns projects end‐to‐end, with a primary focus on PLC and HMI upgrades, control system rebuilds, and electrical infrastructure improvements. Key Responsibilities Lead electrical capital projects from scope definition through commissioning ($50K–$3M).

Manage project cost, schedule, contractors, and execution. Oversee PLC, HMI, MCC, power distribution, and 3‐phase electrical system upgrades. Collaborate with Controls Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and Production teams.

Coordinate with external engineering firms and system integrators. Provide limited advanced troubleshooting support for production emergencies (~15%). Contribute to engineering standards and mentor junior engineers.

Tools & Systems PLCs & HMIs Microsoft Project SAP (POs, equipment ordering, cost tracking) AutoCAD, SolidWorks (3D preferred) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial environment. Strong experience managing capital projects. Knowledge of PLCs, MCCs, power distribution, industrial controls, and NEC/IEEE standards.

Comfortable leading contractors and working cross‐functionally. Work Environment Heavy industrial manufacturing setting. Hybrid schedule with on‐site presence during critical project phases.