Senior Electrical Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Electrical Engineering Manager for a large-scale industrial site in southeastern Arizona.

You will act as the primary electrical engineering SME, leading a small team and driving electrical projects, safety, and operational improvements. The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of PLCs, control systems, electronics, and radio communications, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, electronics, and/or radio communications.
• Broad understanding of electrical engineering principles across mechanical and process disciplines.
• Experience managing large, complex engineering or capital projects.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, mining, processing, utilities environments is desirable.
• Leadership or team-leading experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance through all phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Lead projects to improve site safety, efficiency, cost controls, quality, and environmental performance.
• Review, investigate, and recommend actions for complex site projects.
• Serve as SME for major site planning, construction, expansion, and modification.
• Manage maintenance activities and capital projects.
• Guide site leadership on engineering processes, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Support budgeting and strategic planning for electrical initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate capital expenditure requests (AFE).
• Oversee vendor and contractor agreements for engineering services and equipment.
• Represent the site on engineering steering committees and cross-functional teams.
• Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers.
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve operations.
• Promote safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

PLCs

Control systems

Electronics

Radio communications

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Safford, AZ Salary: $97,000.00 USD Annually – $138,000.00 USD Annually Description: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Safford, Arizona

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $97,000-$138,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer/ Electrical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise at a large-scale industrial operation in southeastern Arizona. This role will serve as the primary electrical engineering subject matter expert for site projects, expansions, modifications, and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with electrical engineering in a complex industrial environment, along with hands‑on knowledge of PLCs, control systems, electronics, and radio communications . Leadership experience is highly preferred, as this position will oversee a small team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise throughout all phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Lead and support electrical engineering projects focused on improving site safety, operational efficiency, cost controls, quality, and environmental performance.
• Review, investigate, and develop recommendations for complex engineering projects and site improvements.
• Serve as the electrical engineering SME for major site planning, construction, expansion, and modification projects.
• Manage engineering maintenance activities and complex capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance to site leadership regarding applicable engineering processes, practices, safety requirements, and regulatory considerations.
• Support strategic planning and budgeting for electrical engineering initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests for capital projects.
• Evaluate and administer vendor and contractor agreements for engineering services and equipment when needed.
• Represent the site on engineering steering committees, task forces, and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and develop a team of electrical engineering professionals.
• Identify and implement new technologies, methods, and techniques to improve site operations.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 5 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, electronics, and/or radio communications.
• Broad understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices, with the ability to work across mechanical and process engineering disciplines.
• Experience managing large, complex engineering or capital projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and develop sound recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, processing, utilities, or similarly complex operational environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to identify and address electrical and occupational hazards.
• Leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, process controls, instrumentation, or automation.
• Experience supporting facility expansions, major modifications, construction, or capital improvement projects.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, or engineering service providers.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated annual base salary range is $97,000-$138,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job‑related factors. The position may also be eligible for additional discretionary and incentive compensation.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Discounted insurance programs
• Internal career advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take a high‑impact electrical engineering leadership role at a technologically advanced industrial operation. You will have significant influence over electrical engineering projects, site improvements, safety initiatives, and future expansion while leading a team and serving as the site’s primary electrical engineering resource.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.