Electrical Engineer

Job Juncture; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead industrial electrical, automation and process-control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will design, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant electrical and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation and power distribution up to 5kV.

Lead capital projects from concept through startup, support Operations and Maintenance, perform root-cause analysis and ensure NEC/NFPA compliance across installations and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-10+ years of industrial electrical power, controls or automation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical system design.
• Strong PLC, automation, instrumentation and industrial power-distribution knowledge.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering and outside contractors.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, EasyPower or related engineering software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot and optimize PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Configure, integrate and maintain Yokogawa DCS.
• Maintain SCADA interfaces, HMIs and process‑data collection systems, including Aspen Data Historian.
• Perform loop checks, calibration oversight and logic tuning for industrial process controls, instrumentation and control valves.
• Coordinate automation software/hardware upgrades and industrial network communications.
• Oversee electrical power‑distribution systems, substations and infrastructure, primarily 5kV.
• Perform arc‑flash hazard analysis, short‑circuit/fault‑current studies and protective‑relaying assessments.
• Manage MCCs, VFDs, transformers and switchgear.
• Ensure electrical design and installations comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B and industrial grounding/bonding standards.
• Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility and cost estimation through design, procurement, construction and startup.
• Develop and review technical specifications for manufacturing equipment, chemical reactors, rinsing systems and material‑handling equipment.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics and control‑philosophy documentation using AutoCAD.
• Manage vendor bids, change orders, contractors and third‑party technical resources.
• Provide troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis for complex electrical, instrumentation and control‑system issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Instrumentation

Industrial power distribution

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC S7/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Mitsubishi PLC

Yokogawa DCS

Aspen Data Historian

AutoCAD

EasyPower

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide hands‑on technical leadership for industrial electrical, automation and process‑control systems within a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization of plant electrical and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation and high- and medium-voltage power distribution.

The Electrical Engineer will also lead capital projects from concept through startup, provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance, perform root‑cause failure analysis and ensure electrical systems meet applicable NEC and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot and optimize Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens SIMATIC S7/TIA Portal and Mitsubishi PLC systems.
• Configure, integrate and maintain Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Maintain SCADA interfaces, HMI screens and process‑data collection systems, including Aspen Data Historian.
• Perform loop checks, calibration oversight and logic tuning for industrial process controls, instrumentation and control valves.
• Coordinate automation software/hardware upgrades and industrial network communications.
• Oversee electrical power‑distribution systems, substations and infrastructure, primarily 5kV.
• Perform arc‑flash hazard analysis, short‑circuit/fault‑current studies and protective‑relaying assessments.
• Manage MCCs, VFDs, transformers and switchgear.
• Ensure electrical design and installations comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B and industrial grounding/bonding standards.
• Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility and cost estimation through design, procurement, construction and startup.
• Develop and review technical specifications for manufacturing equipment, chemical reactors, rinsing systems and material‑handling equipment.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics and control‑philosophy documentation using AutoCAD.
• Manage vendor bids, change orders, contractors and third‑party technical resources.
• Provide troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis for complex electrical, instrumentation and control‑system issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-10+ years of industrial electrical power, controls or automation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of industrial electrical system design.
• Strong PLC, automation, instrumentation and industrial power‑distribution knowledge.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering and outside contractors.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, EasyPower or related engineering software preferred.

Physical Requirements

Regular movement throughout an industrial facility, including climbing stairs. Prolonged periods of computer/desk work and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.