Electrical Project Engineer

Insight Global; New Jersey; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to oversee the design, installation, and troubleshooting of advanced electrical systems. This full-time role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and significant experience, offering clear growth opportunities into senior engineering or leadership positions. Applicants should be prepared for hands-on project work and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with contractors and technicians.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies (rare, but required).

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering proposals and process requirements to design or modify industrial machinery and equipment.
• Lead electrical system projects from concept through installation—including design, costing, quoting, and contractor coordination.
• Troubleshoot and test newly installed machines to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support for automation, robotics, and control systems.
• Manage procurement of equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Support daily operations: attend changeover meetings, review work orders, and manage preventive maintenance priorities.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Report on engineering and maintenance activities to leadership.

Skills

Electrical design

Installation

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of electrical control systems

Knowledge of voltage systems

Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic

CAD software

Diagnostic tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fluke meters

Job description

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Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for hands-on project work and automation? We’re looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design, installation, and troubleshooting of advanced electrical systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

This role offers a unique blend of engineering design, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration—with clear growth opportunities into senior engineering or leadership roles.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of:
• Electrical control systems (VFDs, motors, drives, sensors)
• Voltage systems (460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC)
• PLCs and ladder logic (Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens)
• CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Fluke meters and diagnostic tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with contractors and technicians.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies (rare, but required).

Preferred Experience

• Project-based work in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with high-temperature and high-pressure systems.
• Experience with automation upgrades and control system integration.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze engineering proposals and process requirements to design or modify industrial machinery and equipment.
• Lead electrical system projects from concept through installation—including design, costing, quoting, and contractor coordination.
• Troubleshoot and test newly installed machines to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support for automation, robotics, and control systems.
• Manage procurement of equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Support daily operations: attend changeover meetings, review work orders, and manage preventive maintenance priorities.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Report on engineering and maintenance activities to leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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