Electrical Project Control Engineer

Job Description Electrical Project Control Engineer Location: Circleville, OH office-basedSalary: US$85-120K plus 10% bonus and excellent benefits package About The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Control Engineer to support engineering and capital improvement projects at its manufacturing facility in Circleville, Ohio. This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility for the scoping, engineering, design and installation of electrical and process control projects, including both new installations and modifications to existing plant systems. You will manage projects from initial concept through construction and commissioning, working closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, purchasing and EHS to ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and within agreed budgets and schedules. Role & Responsibilities As an Electrical Project Control Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering projects across the facility, ensuring technical solutions meet operational, safety, quality and commercial requirements. Your Responsibilities Will Include Developing project concepts, scopes and engineering plans for electrical and process control projectsPreparing scope documentation and obtaining engineering, equipment and construction bidsDeveloping and controlling project budgets, schedules and expenditureTracking project costs from initial concept through installation and commissioningIdentifying spending trends and taking appropriate action to ensure projects remain within authorised budgetsCoordinating construction activity, plant shutdowns and system outagesSupporting project start-up, commissioning and operational handoverOverseeing improvements to process control systems, plant infrastructure and electrical power distributionSupporting the diagnosis and resolution of operational and maintenance issuesSupervising and coordinating contractors, vendors and internal engineering resourcesWorking closely with operations, maintenance, purchasing and EHSDeveloping operating procedures and supporting training associated with new or modified systemsEnsuring projects comply with relevant OSHA PSM, TS16949 and environmental permitting requirementsMaintaining high standards across safety, quality, productivity and project execution Qualifications Key Requirements You will be an experienced Electrical or Controls Engineer with a strong industrial background and practical experience delivering electrical, automation and process control projects within a manufacturing or process environment. Key Requirements Include Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline5+ years' controls, DCS and/or PLC experienceExperience delivering electrical, controls or capital engineering projects within an industrial or manufacturing environmentExperience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and industrial process instrumentation, or the ability and willingness to develop this expertiseStrong understanding of process control systems, plant electrical infrastructure and power distributionExperience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules and cost controlsAbility to manage projects from concept and design through construction, start-up and commissioningStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience coordinating contractors, vendors, operations and maintenance teamsUnderstanding of industrial safety, environmental and regulatory requirements Experience with GE Proficy iFIX SCADA, HMI and historian software would be advantageous. Why Is This a Great Opportunity Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical or Controls Engineer to take ownership of technically varied projects within a major industrial environment. The position offers exposure to electrical engineering, automation, process controls, plant infrastructure and capital project delivery, with responsibility across the complete project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. Alongside a competitive salary and 10% bonus, the company provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover, 401(k) matching, retirement savings, paid vacation and holiday pay. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : $ 85000 Salary Max : $ 120000 Currency Type : USD