Electrical Engineer

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

Lead electrical design

Major projects exposure

Collaborative culture

Benefits package

Job summary

Scot Forge is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical systems for manufacturing equipment and facility power distribution in Spring Grove, Illinois.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation across Scot Forge's manufacturing operations, including major capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in machine electrical design and power distribution systems.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment and manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, controls, motor systems, power distribution, and industrial automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control panels for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Develop electrical schematics, layouts, and documentation for machinery and facility infrastructure.
• Select and specify motors, drives, controls, instrumentation, HMIs, and related electrical components.
• Support plant power distribution systems, electrical upgrades, and Arc Flash studies.
• Manage electrical aspects of capital projects from concept through startup and validation.
• Support troubleshooting and reliability improvements for manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead electrical system upgrades, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor technical team members and provide engineering support across multiple shifts as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Industrial automation

Schematic diagrams

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

Motor control centers

Job description

Description

Design Critical Systems. Power Manufacturing Operations. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This role is responsible for designing and supporting electrical systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment, facility power distribution systems, and major capital projects across Scot Forge's operations. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors, you will help ensure our equipment and facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunity to lead electrical design for major manufacturing and capital projects
• Exposure to large-scale forging, heat treat, machining, and industrial systems
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Design electrical systems and control panels for new and existing manufacturing equipment
• Develop electrical schematics, layouts, and documentation for machinery and facility infrastructure
• Select and specify motors, drives, controls, instrumentation, HMIs, and related electrical components
• Support plant power distribution systems, electrical upgrades, and Arc Flash studies
• Manage electrical aspects of capital projects from concept through startup and validation
• Support troubleshooting and reliability improvements for manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
• Lead electrical system upgrades, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor technical team members and provide engineering support across multiple shifts as needed

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in machine electrical design and power distribution systems
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment and manufacturing applications
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, controls, motor systems, power distribution, and industrial automation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, forging, machining, heat treat, or other heavy industrial operations
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, Arc Flash, and industrial electrical safety requirements
• Experience with motor control centers, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, and HMI systems
• Experience managing capital projects and outside contractors
• Strong vendor management, procurement, and project budgeting experience
• Experience mentoring technicians, electricians, or engineering team members

Work Environment

• Primarily based in Spring Grove, Illinois with occasional travel to Franklin Park, Illinois and Clinton, Wisconsin facilities
• Combination of office, engineering, and manufacturing-floor activities
• Approximately 30% of time may involve troubleshooting, equipment startups, shutdowns, and project work in production environments
• Exposure to industrial equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, heat, cold, noise, dust, and manufacturing hazards
• Exposure to electrical systems up to 4160 volts
• Required use of PPE, including arc flash protection, fall protection equipment, and other specialized safety gear when required

Additional Requirements

• 100% onsite position
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.