Industrial Electrical Project Lead — Design to Startup

Higher Recruitment, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering projects across manufacturing facilities and operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to design, implement, test, and commission electrical systems and equipment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–6 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3–6 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with electrical systems, industrial equipment, manufacturing, facilities, controls, or automation
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, testing, troubleshooting, and project execution
• Ability to read and develop electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Strong project management, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and plant personnel
• Ability to travel approximately 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept and design through installation, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, layouts, and engineering calculations.
• Design, test, and validate electrical systems for manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Identify technical requirements, safety concerns, and opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, purchasing, vendors, and material delivery.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, startup, and employee training.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives and lead projects as assigned.
• Ensure all projects meet applicable safety, quality, engineering, and company standards.
• Stay current with electrical engineering technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
• Complete project closeout and evaluate project performance, costs, and savings.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Higher Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering projects across manufacturing facilities and operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to design, implement, test, and commission electrical systems and equipment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–6 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%.