Electrical Engineer - Clinton, IA

ADM; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ADM in Clinton, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems supporting manufacturing and facility needs. You will ensure systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with codes while collaborating with internal teams and contractors.

The role involves electrical calculations, drawings, and documentation, plus field support during installations, testing, and maintenance. Travel to sites is required; PE preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Previous electrical engineering experience preferred; varies by role level.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles, power distribution, control systems, and equipment.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA and relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specs.
• Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good written/verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in a team.
• PE license or EIT preferred, but not required unless specified.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate electrical systems, components, equipment, and layouts.
• Prepare and update electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and documentation.
• Perform calculations, load studies, circuit analysis, and system evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Inspect electrical work for quality and compliance with specs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and material selection.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Travel to job sites to provide engineering support and field evaluations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Control systems

Read schematics

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer - Clinton, IA

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer - Clinton, IA

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and improving electrical systems, equipment, and components to support operational, construction, manufacturing, or facility needs. This role ensures electrical systems are safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. The Electrical Engineer may support field installations, troubleshooting, inspections, and coordination with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, develop, and evaluate electrical systems, components, equipment, and layouts.

• Prepare, review, and update electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Perform electrical calculations, load studies, circuit analysis, and system evaluations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Support installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

• Inspect electrical work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project specifications.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel.

• Identify electrical system issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements.

• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and material selection.

• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, work instructions, and project documentation.

• Participate in safety meetings, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.

• Maintain accurate records of engineering activities, inspections, and system changes.

• Travel to job sites as needed to provide engineering support and field evaluations.

• Works closely with the electrical and instrumentation team to maintain ADM standards.

• Work from heights, including ladders, platforms, lifts, rooftops, or elevated structures, as required.

• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and other environmental conditions, as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required.

• Previous electrical engineering experience preferred; experience requirements may vary based on role level.

• Knowledge of electrical design principles, power distribution, control systems, and electrical equipment.

• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, or other relevant regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications.

• Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.

• Must be able to work safely around electrical systems and equipment.

• Must be able to work from heights, including ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, rooftops, or elevated platforms.

• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions and varying jobsite environments.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall protection, and other PPE as needed.

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and access equipment or work areas as required.

• Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification preferred, but not required unless specified by the employer.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:112061BR

Req/Job ID:

112061BR

City:

Clinton

State:

IA - Iowa

Ref ID:

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$80,000.00 - $148,800.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus