Position Overview: The Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for providing expert electrical controls engineering support for plant operations and capital projects at manufacturing facilities across North America. Strong knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, including programming and network communications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Etowah, TN
Salary
$100,000–$133,000 Per Year
Description
Position Overview: The Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for providing expert electrical controls engineering support for plant operations and capital projects at manufacturing facilities across North America. This role involves the full lifecycle management of industrial electrical and control system projects from scoping and engineering design through implementation, training, and documentation. The engineer also serves as a key technical resource supporting operations and maintenance teams by troubleshooting power and control system issues and driving electrical safety initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile:
Holds an engineering degree.
Practical manufacturing plant experience with involvement in day-to-day electrical control support.
Skilled with PLC and DCS systems.
Strong project management capabilities across multiple simultaneous projects.
Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform electrical control systems engineering for projects and ongoing plant support with limited guidance.
Develop, scope, justify, coordinate, and manage multiple industrial electrical and control system projects simultaneously.
Prepare and review technical electrical specifications for equipment and process upgrades.
Collaborate with the Corporate Electrical Group to review and implement corporate electrical specifications and standards.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including electrical safety program execution (e.g., arc flash studies, IR studies).
Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, deliverables, and reporting ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Coordinate, review, and oversee supplier and contractor activities on- and off-site including commissioning, startup, and training of plant personnel.
Develop bid request documentation and participate in supplier evaluations and purchasing recommendations.
Manage external engineering consultants and resources as necessary.
Perform root cause failure analysis for plant operations and develop corrective action plans.
Maintain effective communication with management and project stakeholders regarding project and support status.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in control systems engineering in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, including programming and network communications.