Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing Industry)

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer (Manufacturing Environment)

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324 Onsite

Duration: 12-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension

Travel: Approximately 10% international travel (Canada and Mexico)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support multiple manufacturing and industrial facility projects. This is a fully onsite role requiring strong project management, electrical engineering, and industrial power systems expertise. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with contractors, engineers, equipment manufacturers, and skilled trades to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop project scopes of work, bid packages, and technical specifications.
• Review technical drawings, provide engineering feedback, and negotiate design changes.
• Evaluate electrical power systems and ensure compliance with applicable local and national electrical codes.
• Coordinate with third-party safety compliance consultants and contractors.
• Analyze power distribution systems, breaker sizing, amp draw, SCCR requirements, and panel loading.
• Specify and validate electrical components for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, install, and commission equipment while meeting project milestones.
• Supervise contractors in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Coordinate installation activities with skilled trades, affiliate organizations, engineers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address project risks and delays.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Trade Certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience developing bid specifications and negotiating with contractors.
• Minimum 2 years of experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with industrial power distribution and electrical system design.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Experience managing projects in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Automotive paint process experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to analyze and calculate utility costs.
• Understanding of PLC programming and operation, including:
• Toyopuc
• Omron
• Allen-Bradley
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks, including:
• FLNet
• EtherNet/IP
• Understanding of OT/IT networking concepts.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and NFPA 77 standards.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.

Key Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Power Distribution
• Project Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Contractor Management
• Technical Drawing Review
• Electrical Code Compliance
• PLC Systems
• AutoCAD
• Safety Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration