Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer(HYBRID) #ESF3783

ExpertHiring; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertHiring is seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer (HYBRID) in Littleton, Colorado. This full-time role offers $120,000–$160,000 annually and requires 5+ years of control systems experience, with hands-on Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs and strong project leadership.

The position involves technical leadership across North America, managing capital projects from planning through closeout, and mentoring junior engineers. Hybrid work and extensive travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Controls Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of control systems engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and controls engineering capabilities.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, including programming and network communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical, controls, automation, and capital projects across North American manufacturing.
• Lead major projects as internal technical consultant and Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer.
• Engineer electrical power and control systems for industrial capital projects.
• Develop scopes, specifications, designs, cost estimates, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare/review electrical specs for equipment and processes.
• Support corporate electrical standards and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs programming

Project leadership

Electrical safety (NFPA 70E)

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls

Tools

PLC/HMI programming tools

Job description

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer(HYBRID) #ESF3783

Full time | ExpertHiring | United States

Posted On 10/07/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_3759_JOB

$120,000 - $160,000 Annually

City Littleton

State/Province Colorado

80127

Job Description

Top reasons to work for my client:

• Our client is in business for more than 160 years and has $3Billion+ in revenue and 8,000 employees worldwide.
• They have manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia
• Three business units: Insulation Systems, Roofing Systems and Engineered Products
• They encourages employees, their family members and friends to get involved in charity/volunteer projects that make a difference
• You can discover new opportunities and rewarding experiences through personalized development
• Autonomy in the workplace

Job Type : Full Time

Pay : Great Pay and Full Benefits

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Provide technical leadership for electrical, controls, automation, and capital projects across manufacturing operations in North America.
• Combine hands-on electrical/controls engineering with project management as an internal technical consultant and Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer for major projects.
• Engineer electrical power and control systems for industrial capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, engineering designs, cost estimates, schedules, justifications, and documentation.
• Prepare/review electrical specifications for equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Support corporate electrical standards and specifications.
• Provide plant technical support, including electrical safety, root-cause failure analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage capital projects through planning, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, startup, training, and closeout.
• Lead electrical/controls engineering on major or complex projects valued at $5M+.
• Manage projects typically ranging from $500K–$2M, including budgets, forecasts, schedules, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, consultants, and external engineering resources.
• Develop bid packages, supplier lists, bid evaluations, and purchasing recommendations.
• Ensure equipment and service contracts meet technical specifications and project requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and changes to management and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, startup, and plant training.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence multidisciplinary teams to achieve milestones.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Controls Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of control systems engineering experience in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and controls engineering capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, including programming and enterprise/control network communications.
• Project management experience leading major/complex electrical or controls projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety, including arc-flash and shock hazards.
• Ability to develop complex, innovative engineering and process solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and management and drive sustained execution.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Ability to design and execute projects across North America.
• 40–60% travel required; approximately 50% expected.