Plant Electrical Engineer - 26-00533

ESPO Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Disability insurance

Direct deposit

PTO time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

ESPO Engineering is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer for our Ottawa, IL site. This onsite, direct-hire role supports plant operations through electrical system design, equipment reliability improvements, troubleshooting, maintenance support, and capital project execution.

You will create and update electrical drawings, design system upgrades, inspect installations, and mentor maintenance staff. Strong PLC, HMI, and schematic-reading skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5–8 years in manufacturing/plant ops; equivalent combos welcomed.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting with Omron and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience with Pro-face and Allen-Bradley HMI programming.
• Knowledge of relay logic, machine troubleshooting, AC/DC motors, and electrical controls.
• Reading and developing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics, and P&IDs.
• Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Japanese language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical equipment installations and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and lead critical repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Develop solutions to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
• Create, maintain, and update electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Design and improve electrical systems, controls, and equipment components.
• Inspect installations and operations to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety requirements.
• Support OSHA compliance efforts and equipment safety reviews.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, new technology integration, and equipment prototyping.
• Participate in capital projects involving new equipment purchases, upgrades, and major repairs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Mentor maintenance personnel and provide technical guidance as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Omron

Allen-Bradley

HMI programming

Electrical drawings

P&ID reading

Excel

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro-face

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Electrical Engineer

Location: Ottawa, IL

Job Type and Duration: Onsite, Direct-Hire

Pay range: $100,000 - $130,000

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Plant Electrical Engineer to join their team. This hands-on role is responsible for supporting plant operations through electrical system design, equipment reliability improvements, troubleshooting, maintenance support, and capital project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical equipment installations and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and lead critical repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Develop solutions to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
• Create, maintain, and update electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Design and improve electrical systems, controls, and equipment components.
• Inspect installations and operations to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety requirements.
• Support OSHA compliance efforts and equipment safety reviews.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, new technology integration, and equipment prototyping.
• Participate in capital projects involving new equipment purchases, upgrades, and major repairs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Mentor maintenance personnel and provide technical guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, with 5-8 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or plant environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience, specifically with Omron and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience with Pro-face and Allen-Bradley HMI programming.
• Knowledge of relay logic, machine troubleshooting, AC/DC motors, and electrical controls.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; steam systems is required.
• Ability to read and develop electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics, and P&IDs is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Japanese language skills are a plus but not required.

Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.

ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay.