Senior Engineer, Electrical Controls

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 99,700 - 117,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match (up to 7.5%)

Stock discount

Maven Family Planning support

Adoption / fertility assistance up to

Diversity and inclusion ERGs

Volunteer/community service program

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Ft. Madison, IA seeks a Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer to serve as the site’s technical authority for electrical systems and power distribution.

You will lead a team of electricians, manage capital projects, and ensure safe, modern infrastructure compliant with NFPA standards. You will oversee PLC programming (Allen Bradley), ladder logic, and networked controls while mentoring trades staff and collaborating with Operations and IT to reduce downtime and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent master-level technical experience.
• 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial environment focused on electrical systems and controls.
• Hands-on expertise with electrical system installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC programming and industrial networking.
• Understanding NFPA-70E and electrical safety standards.
• Experience leading tradespeople or technicians in a fast-paced setting.
• Find a way attitude to address complex electrical challenges and improve KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for electrical and control system upgrades.
• Own capital project requests from conception through implementation.
• Provide ongoing technical support for plant operations and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation and integration of critical power systems including MCCs and distribution panels.
• Coach and mentor the electrical team to foster continuous learning.
• Manage ladder logic updates and maintain network protocol communication.
• Champion NFPA-70E safety practices and issue permits as needed.
• Bridge Operations and IT for industrial networks and upgrades.
• Apply TPM and Lean methodologies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Industrial networking

Electrical control systems

Power distribution knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent master-level technical experience

Tools

NFPA-70E compliance

Job description

## Senior Engineer, Electrical ControlsApplylocations: Ft. Madison, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R23124Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!### ****Job Summary******We are looking for a **Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer** to serve as the site’s primary technical authority for electrical systems and power distribution. You will partner with a high-performing team of electricians and technicians, manage large-scale capital projects, and ensure our infrastructure is safe, modern, and compliant.**### ****Key Responsibilities***** ****Strategic Leadership:** Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for electrical and control system upgrades. You will own the capital project requests from conception through implementation.*** ****Operations Support:** Provide ongoing technical support for plant operations, including troubleshooting complex equipment and instrumentation to minimize production disruptions.*** ****Power Distribution & Infrastructure:** Oversee the installation and integration of critical power systems, including MCCs, Power Distribution Panels, and facility-wide electrical grids.*** ****Team Mentorship:** Serve as the technical resource and coach for our electrical discipline, fostering a culture of continuous learning.*** ****Controls & PLC Management:** Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Allen Bradley PLCs. You will manage ladder logic updates, maintain backup systems, and ensure seamless communication across network protocols.*** ****Safety Excellence:** Champion plant safety regulations (NFPA-70E, Arc Flash, LOTO, and Energized Work Permits). You will conduct audits and issue permits to ensure all electrical work meets the highest compliance standards.*** ****Cross-Functional Partnership:** Act as the bridge between Operations and IT to manage industrial networks and hardware upgrades.*** ****Project Execution:** Utilize TPM and Lean methodologies to drive equipment reliability and decrease downtime through smart engineering solutions.**### ****What You’ll Need to Be Successful***** **A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) OR equivalent master-level technical experience with a proven track record of success.*** **10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, specifically focused on electrical systems and controls preferred*** **Proven hands-on expertise with industrial electrical system installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.*** **Substantial proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial networking.*** **Comprehensive understanding of NFPA-70E and electrical safety standards.*** **Experience leading and coaching tradespeople or technicians in a fast-paced environment.*** **A "find a way" attitude toward complex electrical challenges and a desire to improve KPIs through better engineering.**The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $99,700.00 - $117,300.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...* Our *Live Total Health* program provides you with options to align to your **personal needs**. Selections range from **medical, dental and vision**coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable **401K match (up to 7.5%)**as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more* We know our**talent** is our **most precious asset** and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.* We value the importance of **family**. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for **adoption, fertility and surrogacy**.* Be part of something bigger by joining one of our **Employee Resource Groups** focusing on **diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability**: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.* Join a company with a strong belief in **giving bac**k to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for **service and volunteerism** and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity