Electrical Project Manager

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Missouri is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to own high-voltage testing equipment projects from design through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with customers and vendors, and create electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical for custom equipment.

Ideal candidates bring strong electrical engineering background, project leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, and a customer-facing mindset to drive successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Project management experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments.
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, controls, PLCs, or industrial automation.
• Strong customer-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom high-voltage testing equipment projects from concept and design through build, testing, and final delivery.
• Own overall project execution, ensuring all work stays on schedule, within scope, and aligned with technical and quality requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and lead weekly project reviews to track milestones, manage risks, and maintain accountability across the project team.
• Manage project schedules, track key milestones, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Oversee bill of materials (BOM) creation and management, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to source components, manage lead times, and resolve supply or quality issues.
• Drive change management activities, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing engineering and scope changes.
• Create and modify electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical for custom equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, testing, and shop personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Apply electrical safety best practices, including lockout/tagout and safe operation in testing environments.
• Support the design and development of custom machines and test equipment for high-voltage applications.
• Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to support procurement, technical clarifications, and project timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process and continuous improvement within project workflows and engineering practices.
• Contribute to or oversee PLC programming, controls engineering, HMI development, and industrial automation aspects of projects as needed.
• Support panel design, power distribution, and integration of control systems into custom equipment.
• Participate in or lead initiatives to influence and improve company processes related to project management and engineering.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and support team members as needed, helping to build a strong project and engineering culture.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High-voltage testing

AutoCAD Electrical

Project management

Vendor coordination

Electrical safety

PLC programming

Controls engineering

HMI development

Mentoring / leadership

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

Looking to take ownership of exciting, custom-engineered projects instead of being a small piece of a large organization? Join a growing engineering team in Fenton, MO, where you'll lead high-voltage testing equipment projects from design through delivery.

In this role, you'll manage project schedules, collaborate with customers and vendors, create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, and work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical Engineering Project management experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency
• Experience with high-voltage systems, controls, PLCs, or industrial automation
• Strong customer-facing and leadership skills

Job Description

The Electrical Project Manager leads custom high-voltage testing equipment projects from initial design through final delivery. This role combines strong electrical engineering expertise with hands‑on project leadership to drive execution, improve accountability, manage schedules, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, proactively drives project reviews, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and is comfortable working directly with customers, vendors, and shop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom high-voltage testing equipment projects from concept and design through build, testing, and final delivery.
• Own overall project execution, ensuring all work stays on schedule, within scope, and aligned with technical and quality requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and lead weekly project reviews to track milestones, manage risks, and maintain accountability across the project team.
• Manage project schedules, track key milestones, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Oversee bill of materials (BOM) creation and management, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to source components, manage lead times, and resolve supply or quality issues.
• Drive change management activities, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing engineering and scope changes.
• Create and modify electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical for custom equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, testing, and shop personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Apply electrical safety best practices, including lockout/tagout and safe operation in testing environments.
• Support the design and development of custom machines and test equipment for high-voltage applications.
• Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to support procurement, technical clarifications, and project timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process and continuous improvement within project workflows and engineering practices.
• Contribute to or oversee PLC programming, controls engineering, HMI development, and industrial automation aspects of projects as needed.
• Support panel design, power distribution, and integration of control systems into custom equipment.
• Participate in or lead initiatives to influence and improve company processes related to project management and engineering.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and support team members as needed, helping to build a strong project and engineering culture.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical engineering with experience in high-voltage systems and testing environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, including the ability to create and modify electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with custom machine design, particularly customer‑specific equipment in manufacturing and testing environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures and working in testing environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including leading weekly project reviews, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and overseeing BOM management.
• Experience with vendor coordination and change management in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and controls engineering in industrial applicability