Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage

Sharpe Engineering

Town of Amherst (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food & beverage processing projects. This senior role drives electrical design excellence, supports commissioning, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, high-performance solutions.

You’ll work with project managers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and integrators to ensure systems meet

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA).
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and related codes.
Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.
Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required; passport eligibility preferred.
Preferred: within a few hours’ drive of Madison, WI or Amherst, WI given on-site and travel components.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (Rockwell preferred).
Create control narratives, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
Maintain electrical and controls standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior engineers and designers; promote safety and quality.
Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20–30%).