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Senior Electrical & Controls EngineerThe ideal candidate will be based in Waterville, OH or Littleton, CO or could be near one of our plant locations. While this role may offer flexibility when traveling, proximity to a plant is required to support on-site collaboration and operational needs.Full Time Travel: 50% – 75%We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to support and lead capital and plant-based engineering projects ranging from $1M to $15M. This role is critical in driving electrical and controls engineering initiatives, ensuring successful execution of automation and power distribution projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert and project leader, managing smaller projects independently while supporting large-scale initiatives.Your Day to Day: Safety:Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.Takes on a leadership role in the execution of RS E&C safety initiatives.Provides subject matter expertise to the RS Division with respect to E&C.Provides Electrical and Controls Support for Projects:Perform power, electrical distribution and control system engineering calculations as required.Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.Develop specifications for E&C equipment. Adhere to existing JM specifications where applicable.Identify suppliers and vendors that can provide E&C equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panels, drives, circuit breakers, power supplies, contactors, relays, PLCs, HMIs, etc.Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists and bid evaluations. Manage orders from requisition input through installation and warranty issues.Work with JM Global Procurement and Logistics to develop and manage the required contracts.Develop scope of work documents that can be sent out for budgetary quotes initially and used in the final bidding process once the project is defined.Identify, procure and manage contractors for the installation aspects.Provide detailed and accurate cost estimates and schedules to project managers for the E&C portion of their projects.Develops and maintains project documentation such as work scopes, drawings, start-up procedures, programs, etc.Provides financial forecast to project manager regarding the E&C scope.Take on a Project Management Role:Maintain communication with management and project stakeholders regarding overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.Manage supplier and contractor activities for all phases of the projects, including commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.Manage the MOC process for assigned projects.Responsible for the overall project financial forecast.What You Bring to the Team:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 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. Proficiency in electrical systems design, control systems, and automation technologies.Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.Demonstrated project management skills.Must be proficient in AutoCad.Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneouslyLed or demonstrated success managing projects from $500k - $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.Ability to design and execute projects within North America and Canada.Requires travel (50% - 75%)Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Proficiency in electrical systems design, control systems, and automation technologies.