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Electrical Project Engineer - Heavy Manufacturing

Job Location

Indianapolis IN

Job Specialty

Published Date

Travel Required?

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Relocation?

Relo Assistance Provided

Job Number

459

Job Description

This position is a highly visible corporate level position for a Sr Electrical Project Engineer for a very dynamic, profitable, Multi-Billion dollar WCM Manufacturing company.  This engineer will manage multi-million dollar projects.  Every project is different so you will not get bored.  The boss is well-liked and respected.  He has high expectations but gives his people a lot of latitude and does not micromanage.  This engineer will apply sound engineering principles to provide appropriate technical solutions in all areas related to Electrical Engineering integrated with other engineering disciplines.


  • Provide technical expertise carrying out and completing designs, engineering drawings, construction, installation and rebuilding of facilities and equipment within area of discipline.

  • Develop solutions for the manufacturing plants to satisfy capacity, customer and quality constraints and ensure they fall within the Capital Plan.

  • Supervise Capital Projects and interface with Contractors and other engineers during field installations.

  • Prepare conceptual drawings budgetary project estimates and submit RFE s for approval.

  • Provide project definition scope and site surveys.

  • Develop work scopes, materials and labor cost estimates and submit RFE requests for proposed projects competitive bidding documents for equipment and contract work.

  • Seek potential bidders, instruct and coordinate the bidding process as well as prepare bid packages and equipment specifications.

  • Evaluate new processes and equipment and determine the benefits to the Corporation.

  • Investigate circumstances surrounding each assigned project and prepare definition of objectives.

  • Prepare calculations, design layouts and AutoCAD drawings as required for project study evaluation approval and installation.


What you will need:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent required.

  • At least 5-7 years of related hands-on project engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

  • Experience managing large Projects and managing contractors in the field installations.

  • Thorough knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and VFD's.

  • Comfortable with high voltage to low.

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD

  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%.





Education Requirements

BS Electrical Engineering

Experience Requirements

At least 5-7 years of related hands-on project engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Experience managing large Projects and managing contractors in the field installations.
Thorough knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and VFD's.

Other Details

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