Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Ember Grey; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Grey seeks an Electrical Project Lead to support the installation, modification, and commissioning of production and automation equipment across manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.

This hands-on project engineering position combines electrical engineering, industrial automation, equipment installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and project coordination to ensure safe, efficient deployments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting, equipment installation, debugging, and commissioning.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC-based automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation, construction, debugging, and startup activities for production and automation equipment.
• Coordinate electricians, contractors, equipment suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct initial equipment setup, troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, and coordinate repairs or modifications.
• Support industrial control systems, including PLC controls, digital and analogue I/O, control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to support equipment installation, troubleshooting, and system modifications.
• Prepare, review, and update electrical drawings, installation documentation, checklists, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate procurement and expediting of materials required for equipment builds and installations.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, and handover to manufacturing teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation efficiency and implement engineering best practices.
• Ensure electrical installation activities comply with NEC, NFPA 70, OSHA requirements.
• Collaborate with project engineers, machine builders, OEMs, and system integrators to resolve technical challenges.
• Travel to facilities across North Carolina and potentially internationally.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA/HMI

Machinery control systems

Job description

Seeking an Electrical Project Lead to support the installation, modification, and commissioning of production and automation equipment across manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.

This is a hands-on project engineering position combining electrical engineering, industrial automation, equipment installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and project coordination, with responsibility for supporting safe, efficient, and timely equipment deployment across domestic and potentially international manufacturing sites.

What you'll do:

• Lead electrical installation, construction, debugging, and startup activities for production and automation equipment
• Coordinate electricians, contractors, equipment suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout installation and commissioning
• Conduct initial equipment setup, troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, and coordinate necessary repairs or modifications
• Support industrial control systems, including PLC controls, digital and analogue I/O, control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to support equipment installation, troubleshooting, and system modifications
• Prepare, review, and update electrical drawings, installation documentation, checklists, specifications, and equipment documentation
• Coordinate procurement and expediting of materials required for equipment builds and installations
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, and operational handover to manufacturing teams
• Identify opportunities to improve installation efficiency and implement engineering best practices
• Ensure electrical installation activities comply with applicable safety standards, including NEC, NFPA 70, and OSHA requirements
• Collaborate with project engineers, machine builders, OEMs, and system integrators to resolve technical challenges
• Support electrical power systems operating at 480VAC and below
• Apply knowledge of industrial automation, electro-mechanical systems, and machine controls to support reliable equipment performance
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure equipment installations are completed safely and on time
• Travel to manufacturing facilities across North Carolina and potentially internationally, supporting project initiation, installation, and deployment activities

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 2-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, electrical project engineering, industrial automation, or a related industrial environment
• Strong understanding of 480VAC electrical power systems and industrial electrical installations
• Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting, equipment installation, debugging, and commissioning
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Experience with PLC and machine control systems, ideally Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff, B&R, or PC-based controls
• Understanding of digital and analogue I/O, control sequence logic, fail-safe operation, and equipment recovery procedures
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial equipment installation, construction, or automation environments
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, OSHA, and relevant electrical safety requirements
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems, PID control, motion control, and electro-mechanical equipment would be advantageous
• Previous experience coordinating or leading electricians, contractors, or installation teams preferred
• Strong practical troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to job-site safety and quality standards
• Willingness to travel domestically and potentially internationally, including extended travel during equipment deployment phases

What's on offer:

• Hands-on electrical project leadership opportunity within a global advanced manufacturing organization
• Involvement in technically challenging production equipment installation and automation projects
• Broad exposure to electrical engineering, industrial controls, commissioning, and manufacturing technology
• Opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, OEMs, and system integrators
• Direct contribution to manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance
• Exposure to domestic and international manufacturing projects, with opportunities to develop technical and project leadership capabilities