Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer — Flexible Schedule

Internetwork Expert; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of 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, and high-performance solutions. Travel to client sites is expected 20-30%.

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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

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 design, programming, and integration of 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, and high-performance solutions. Travel to client sites is expected 20-30%.