Senior Project Engineer Electrical & Controls

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical & Controls
Location: Texarkana TX
Salary: Commensurate with Experience Monthly Incentives (Typically 3% of Base; Goes up to 10%)
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Vacation Sick Time Holidays 401k w/ matching
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F 7 AM 4 PM (some flexibility)
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance is available (up to $10k)
Sponsorship is not available

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Description

Our client a metal manufacturing company is searching for a Sr. Project Engineer to join their innovative growing team in the United this position you will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of electrical systems controls and automation solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of ensuring electrical equipment reliability driving process improvements and supporting safe high-quality manufacturing operations. Their footprint continues to expand with multiple locations across the US after strong investment from their overseas parent company. This facility is introducing new manufacturing processes offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a plant that is actively scaling and modernizing. If youre looking for long-term stability meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact in an industry that continues to see strong demand this could be a great next step.

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Responsibilities

Program and troubleshoot PLCs
Lead projects including scope budget and execution
Specify set up and troubleshoot VFDs DC drives and motor control centers
Develop and support preventative maintenance programs
Perform root-cause analysis of electrical downtime using diagnostic tools
Ensure compliance with arc flash coordination studies NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B
Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems MES interfaces and data historians
Travel up to 10% (domestic) to evaluate new equipment needs
Assist with after-hours technical support as needed
Champion a culture of safety compliance and continuous improvement

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience required
Strong background managing industrial automation projects required
PLC programming experience required
Relocation required to Northeastern Texas