Electrical Project Engineer - Fort Wayne, IN ($65/hr - $75/hr)

Electrical Project Engineer Location: Woodburn, IN Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour (Depending on Experience) Job Type: Long-Term Contract with Potential Contract-to-Hire Build Projects That Power Modern Manufacturing Are you an Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing projects come to life instead of spending every day behind a desk?Our client is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical projects supporting manufacturing facility expansions, utility upgrades, and capital improvement projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from planning through commissioning while working with cross-functional engineering, construction, and operations teams.If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading projects, and working in an industrial manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As the Electrical Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing the electrical portion of facility construction and infrastructure projects from concept through startup. Responsibilities include: Lead electrical projects from planning through final commissioning Define project scope and develop technical specifications Coordinate with internal engineering teams and consulting engineering firms Review electrical designs and construction documents Manage project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates Coordinate procurement of electrical equipment and materials Support contractor bidding and selection Oversee installation activities during construction Manage project changes and contractor performance Coordinate startup and commissioning activities Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget Work closely with mechanical, civil, manufacturing, and operations teams throughout project execution Types of Projects You'll Support You'll help deliver projects involving: Medium Voltage Power Distribution Low Voltage Electrical Systems Manufacturing Facility Expansions Plant Utility Infrastructure Industrial Automation Systems PLC and HMI Controls Robotics Automated Conveyors Vision Systems AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) Process Equipment Installations Capital Improvement Projects Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience Experience managing electrical engineering or construction projects Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards Experience supporting industrial manufacturing or construction environments Strong project management and communication skills Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications 3-5 years of consulting engineering experience 3-5 years of industrial construction or project management experience Experience supporting active manufacturing facilities Experience with capital improvement projects Medium Voltage electrical system experience Schedule Monday-Friday Standard 40-hour work week Occasional overtime during plant shutdowns or equipment startups Up to 30% travel throughout North America Why You'll Want This Opportunity Long-term project work with excellent stability Opportunity for Contract-to-Hire Manage projects from concept through commissioning Work on large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure improvements Collaborate with experienced engineering and construction professionals Gain exposure to a wide variety of industrial electrical systems and technologies Competitive hourly compensation If you're looking for an opportunity where you can lead meaningful electrical projects and make a visible impact on manufacturing operations, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newbold Services