Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

Multiple U.S. Locations | Travel 50–75% | Hybrid Flexibility

Build the future of industrial manufacturing. Lead high-impact capital projects. Drive innovation at scale.

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a leading, global manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer who thrives at the intersection of automation, power systems, and capital project execution .

This is a high-visibility role supporting multi-million-dollar investments across North American manufacturing plants—where your expertise directly impacts safety, performance, and production outcomes .

• Own and lead electrical & controls scope for capital projects ranging from $1M–$15M

• Work across a national plant network with strong investment over the next 5 years

• Operate as both a technical expert and project leader

• High autonomy + direct impact on plant operations and modernization

• Lead end-to-end electrical & controls engineering for capital projects

• Design and implement power distribution systems (480V / 4160V) , MCCs, and control panels

• Program and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs & HMIs

• Develop engineering specs, scopes, cost estimates, and project schedules

• Manage vendors, contractors, and system integrators through commissioning and startup

• Drive safety excellence (NFPA 70E, arc flash, electrical compliance)

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5–10+ years in industrial controls + electrical engineering (manufacturing environment required)

• Strong expertise in:

  • Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI programming

  • Industrial automation & control systems

  • Power distribution (480V / 4160V), MCCs, switchgear

• Proven experience leading or supporting capital projects ($500K–$15M)

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Comfortable with 50–75% travel across North America

• You've led plant-level transformations or major system upgrades

• You can move seamlessly between hands-on troubleshooting and strategic project leadership

• You thrive in fast-paced, high-investment environments where execution matters

At NWTS, we leverage AI-driven talent alignment to match you not just to a job—but to the right environment, leadership style, and long-term growth trajectory .

This means:

• Faster interview cycles

• Stronger role alignment

• Better long-term fit

If you're ready to lead high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of manufacturing systems, we want to connect.

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