Job Description

Electrical Project Engineer

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for managing electrical CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering standards and project governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities through project definition, execution, startup, and ramp-up

• Develop engineering scopes, design criteria, schedules, cost estimates, and risk analyses

• Coordinate contractor bid processes, RFIs, evaluations, and selections

• Track project costs, schedules, materials, and construction progress

• Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities

• Coordinate outages and construction activities with operations and maintenance teams

• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, cost, and schedule requirements

• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders and project leadership

• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• 2–5 years of experience managing electrical CAPEX projects in a heavy industrial environment

• Working knowledge of ladder logic, HMI software, and industrial electrical systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills