Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer

Johns Manville; McPherson (KS); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 181,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer in McPherson, KS. This role involves overseeing electrical control engineering for Capital Projects, managing all project phases from development to implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of experience in control systems engineering, demonstrating strong project management skills and proficiency in electrical specifications.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires 40-60% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Experience managing projects between $500k and $2M.
• Knowledge in NFPA70E Standard for Electrical Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical control projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and review technical specifications for electrical systems.
• Manage relationships and communications with project stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical and control system engineering

Project management

Allen-Bradley PLC

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Hybrid work adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

HMI applications

Power Distribution Systems

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$121,000.00-$181,600.00 Annual. This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Capital Projects for JM's Insulation Systems (IS) Manufacturing Operations. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands‑on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects. This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects, including scope documents, engineering calculations and designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, project justifications, and project training and documentation for Johns Manville manufacturing facilities in North America.

The candidate must be located near one of our IS plant locations—ideally McPherson, KS; Defiance, OH; Phenix City, AL; Winder, GA; or Willows, CA. Proximity to an IS plant is essential to support on‑site collaboration and operational needs. When not traveling, this role will follow a hybrid work schedule.

Your Day to Day

Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects. Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects. Assist the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards. Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives. Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.

Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects. Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes. Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel. Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.

Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization. Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed. Provides support for remote manufacturing facilities to determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans. Project Electrical and Project Management support will entail approximately 70–80% of workload, with Plant Support and Standards review and development approximately 10% of workload. May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace – arc flash energy and shock hazards.
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project (Responsibility > $5M).
• Demonstrated success managing projects from $500k–$2M.
• Ability to work with and influence a multi‑discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
• Must possess good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.
• Ability to design and execute projects within North America.
• 40–60% travel required.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.

Benefits

• Health benefits including comprehensive medical plans, dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance available.
• Tax‑saving accounts: health spending account, traditional flexible spending account and dependent care spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Extensive educational opportunities and a company‑wide mentoring program.
• Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Legal Statements

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Johns Manville is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.