Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer (Division Level)
Locations: Phenix City, Alabama I Winder, Georgia I McPherson, Kansas I Defiance, Ohio I Willows, California I Littleton, Colorado
This candidate needs to be based in Colorado, or close to one of our Insulation Systems facilities where they can work onsite 3-days a week and WFH 2 days.

Summary:
The candidate must be located in Littleton, CO or near one of our IS plant locations—ideally McPherson, KS; Defiance, OH; Phenix City, AL; Winder, GA; or Willows, CA. Proximity to an IS plant is essential to support on-site collaboration and operational needs. When not traveling, this role will follow a hybrid work schedule.

The Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer is a critical position supporting the successful execution of  capital project portfolio, as well as the reliability, safety, and modernization of manufacturing operations across North America. The position will serve as a key technical resource for electrical systems, controls, automation, and project management. Initially, the individual will support a combination of major and smaller capital projects, working closely with the Project Support Team and manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform power and electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of manufacturing projects.
- Prepare and review technical electrical specifications for equipment and process projects.
- Support the Corporate Electrical Group in reviewing and implementing corporate specifications and standards.
- Assist manufacturing facilities with operational needs and electrical safety initiatives.
- Provide project management and oversight across all project phases, managing multiple assignments concurrently and driving them to completion.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contractual requirements for equipment and services.
- Maintain effective communication with management and project stakeholders regarding project status, issues, and changes.
- Coordinate and oversee suppliers, contractors, and external engineering resources, including commissioning, startup, and training of plant personnel.
- Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, and bid evaluations, and provide purchasing recommendations.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to achieve expected business benefits.
- Assist with the development and review of electrical standards.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers as needed.
- 70–80%: Project electrical engineering and project management.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Minimum 5 years of control systems engineering experience in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications, including programming, and communications within enterprise and control network systems.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities, including:
- Experience as Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on at least one major or complex project with responsibility exceeding $5 million.
- Successful management of projects valued between $500,000 and $2 million.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, including arc-flash energy and shock hazards.
- Ability to develop complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering challenges.
- Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience collaborating with internal and external engineering resources.
- Initiative to complete assignments, identify improvement opportunities, and drive sustained execution.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–60% of the time.

Flexible work from home options available.