Electrical Projects Engineer
Title: Electrical Projects Engineer
Location: Central Texas | Onsite
Company Summary:
A leading global manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineer to join its growing engineering team at a highly automated manufacturing facility in Central Texas. This is a hands-on role offering ownership of electrical and automation projects while working closely with plant engineering, operations, contractors, and a broader corporate engineering team.
The Electrical Projects Engineer will be responsible for managing plant-level electrical projects from initial scope and design through installation and completion, while also providing technical support across automation, controls, and power distribution systems.
The Electrical Projects Engineer will be responsible for:
- Leading electrical projects from design and specification through installation, commissioning, and completion.
- Developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, RFQs, and purchase orders while monitoring project budgets and timelines.
- Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, process controls, and plant automation systems.
- Supporting and maintaining plant power distribution and electric motor control systems.
- Coordinating contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal plant stakeholders throughout project execution.
- Troubleshooting electrical equipment and supporting improvements to safety, reliability, quality, and operating efficiency.
- Partnering with corporate engineering on larger-scale capital and electrical projects.
The Electrical Projects Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Approximately 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience, ideally with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation.
- Experience managing or leading electrical projects within a manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of industrial power distribution, motor controls, process controls, and automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience coordinating contractors and vendors.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering combined with relevant industry experience.
- Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits/Perks:
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning day one.
- 401(k) with company match up to 6% and immediate vesting.
- 3 weeks of starting vacation plus paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
- Opportunity to take ownership of electrical projects while working alongside an experienced plant engineering team.
If you're interested in this role, please apply below now!
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