Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer — Automation & Commissioning

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 10 holidays

Flexible work schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food & beverage projects. This senior role will drive design excellence, support commissioning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and 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 (required).
• 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation and controls integration.
• Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL 508A and related codes.
• Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.

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%).

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI/SCADA

Job description

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

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