Electrical Projects Engineer

Knauf North America; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting on day one

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading insulation manufacturer is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to lead automation projects and improve machine performance. Responsibilities include designing PLCs and managing contractors for successful project execution. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. This role fosters a culture of innovation, ensuring high employee engagement and sustainable practices within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Electrical Engineering experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience writing contracts and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos.
• Manage contractor/vendor relationships for project execution.

Skills

PLC/HMI design

Network configuration

SQL proficiency

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Visual Studio

Job description

About the Company

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM, and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ever-changing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

About the Role

As our Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll lead controls and automation projects from concept to commissioning—optimizing machine performance, reducing process variation, and standardizing data across the plant. You’ll design and program PLCs/HMIs/drives/servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley), set network and server architecture, manage contractors, and collaborate across departments to deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end projects: scope, design, program, test, commission, and hand off to operations
• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley required)
• Architect and configure industrial networks and servers that power reliable controls/SCADA
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Process, and Production to ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and action
• Build standardized reporting to evaluate process control systems and minimize variation
• Create and enforce SCADA tag naming standards for clean, reusable data
• Write clear technical/contract documents: PWS, SOW, RFPs, purchase requests, contract modifications, technical evaluations, and QA surveillance plans
• Provide guidance to controls engineers to maintain standardization across lines and equipment
• Train technicians, operators, and engineers on new or improved processes and HMIs
• Stay current through workshops, publications, and professional networks; serve as a technical resource site‑wide
• Manage contractor/vendor relationships to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project execution
• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
• Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ Electrical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing and corporate environment
• Experience writing contracts and technical documents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Hands‑on expertise with PLC/HMI design and maintenance; Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley) is a must
• Strong background in network configuration/architecture and computer/server setup
• Proficiency with SQL and OSI PI historians for analytics and reporting
• Proficiency with Visual Studio (VB, C#, MVC) and web development (Angular)
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and presentation skills; able to partner across departments
• Strength in problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time management, and project management
• Comfortable working independently, prioritizing multiple projects, and making timely, sound decisions
• Nice to have: knowledge of production/processing techniques; insulation manufacturing experience

How you’ll make an impact

• Improve safety, quality, uptime, and yield through robust controls and data standards
• Reduce variability with standardized reporting and SCADA tag governance
• Accelerate project delivery by setting clear technical standards and documentation
• Uplift the team through training and consistent engineering practices

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials