Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview: The Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for providing expert electrical controls engineering support for plant operations and capital projects at manufacturing facilities across North America. This role involves the full lifecycle management of industrial electrical and control system projects from scoping and engineering design through implementation, training, and documentation. The engineer also serves as a key technical resource supporting operations and maintenance teams by troubleshooting power and control system issues and driving electrical safety initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Holds an engineering degree.
• Practical manufacturing plant experience with involvement in day-to-day electrical control support.
• Skilled with PLC and DCS systems.
• Strong project management capabilities across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical control systems engineering for projects and ongoing plant support with limited guidance.
• Develop, scope, justify, coordinate, and manage multiple industrial electrical and control system projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and review technical electrical specifications for equipment and process upgrades.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Electrical Group to review and implement corporate electrical specifications and standards.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including electrical safety program execution (e.g., arc flash studies, IR studies).
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, deliverables, and reporting ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinate, review, and oversee supplier and contractor activities on- and off-site including commissioning, startup, and training of plant personnel.
• Develop bid request documentation and participate in supplier evaluations and purchasing recommendations.
• Manage external engineering consultants and resources as necessary.
• Perform root cause failure analysis for plant operations and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain effective communication with management and project stakeholders regarding project and support status.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control systems engineering in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, including programming and network communications.
• Demonstrated project management experience handling multiple projects ($50K to $2M) concurrently.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety standards, including arc flash and shock hazard assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external engineering resources.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to task completion and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience engineering and implementing 480V power distribution systems including switchgear, power distribution panels, and motor control centers.
• Familiarity with medium voltage power distribution systems (13,800V, 4160V, 2300V).
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting and working alongside electrical maintenance teams.
• Proven experience with capital project upgrades and control system enhancements.