Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer

We're excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer. Join a well-established manufacturing organization offering an exciting chance to lead electrical engineering, automation and capital improvement projects within a complex industrial environment.

This position offers exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing equipment, modern automation technologies and electrical infrastructure, with significant ongoing investment in plant upgrades and modernization.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from initial design and budgeting through installation, commissioning and completion.
- Provide technical expertise for industrial power distribution systems, substations, transformers and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Design, program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and SCADA systems.
- Support equipment modernization, automation upgrades and capital investment initiatives.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues across both legacy and modern manufacturing equipment.




- Develop electrical drawings, specifications, control system designs and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering teams and external contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team members.

Mandatory Requirements:

- 10+ years of electrical/controls engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution, medium-voltage substations, transformers and single-line diagrams.
- Proven experience managing electrical and automation capital projects.
- Proficiency with PLC, HMI and VFD programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with industrial SCADA systems and network communications.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes, arc flash safety, risk assessments and machine safeguarding.

$110,000–$120,000 annually, plus paid overtime after 40 hours per week.

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