Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead - Industrial Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for a major industrial site in southeastern Arizona. The role focuses on SME-level electrical engineering, overseeing projects, safety improvements, and operational enhancements across capital initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on PLCs, control systems, electronics, and radio communications experience, plus leadership to guide a small engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, electronics, and/or radio communications.
• Experience managing large, complex engineering or capital projects.
• Industrial, manufacturing, mining, processing, utilities, or similarly complex environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise throughout all phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Lead and support projects focused on safety, 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 site planning, construction, expansion, and modification projects.
• Manage engineering maintenance activities and complex capital projects.
• Provide guidance to site leadership on engineering processes, 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 manage vendor/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 engineering professionals.
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve site operations.
• Promote safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PLCs

Control systems

Electronics

Radio communications

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for a major industrial site in southeastern Arizona. The role focuses on SME-level electrical engineering, overseeing projects, safety improvements, and operational enhancements across capital initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on PLCs, control systems, electronics, and radio communications experience, plus leadership to guide a small engineering team.