Electrical Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead custom high-voltage testing equipment projects from concept and design through build, testing, and final delivery.
• Own overall project execution, ensuring all work stays on schedule, within scope, and aligned with technical and quality requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and lead weekly project reviews to track milestones, manage risks, and maintain accountability across the project team.
• Manage project schedules, track key milestones, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Oversee bill of materials (BOM) creation and management, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design and manufacturing requirements.
• Cook up with vendors to source components, manage lead times, and resolve supply or quality issues.
• Drive change management activities, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing engineering and scope changes.
• Create and modify electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical for custom equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, testing, and shop personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Apply electrical safety best practices, including lockout/tagout and safe operation in testing environments.
• Support the design and development of custom machines and test equipment for high-voltage applications.
• Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to support procurement, technical clarifications, and project timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process and continuous improvement within project workflows and engineering practices.
• Contribute to or oversee PLC programming, controls engineering, HMI development, and industrial automation aspects of projects as needed.
• Participate in or lead initiatives to influence and improve company processes related to project management and engineering.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and support team members as needed, helping to build a strong project and engineering culture.

Requirements

• Strong electrical engineering with experience in high-voltage systems and testing environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, including the ability to create and modify electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with custom machine design, particularly customer-specific equipment in manufacturing and testing environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures and working in testing environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including leading weekly project reviews, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and overseeing BOM management.
• Experience with vendor coordination and change management in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and controls engineering in industrial applications.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Experience designing and delivering custom-engineered solutions in manufacturing or testing environments.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on refining processes and increasing efficiency.
• Experience influencing or improving company processes related to engineering or project management.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• Comfort working in a high-visibility role with broad project ownership and accountability.

Skills

• Strong electrical engineering with experience in high-voltage systems and testing environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, including the ability to create and modify electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with custom machine design, particularly customer-specific equipment in manufacturing and testing environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures and working in testing environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including leading weekly project reviews, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and overseeing BOM management.
• Experience with vendor coordination and change management in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and controls engineering in industrial applications.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Experience designing and delivering custom-engineered solutions in manufacturing or testing environments.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on refining processes and increasing efficiency.
• Experience influencing or improving company processes related to engineering or project management.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $53.00/hr.

Schedule

This is a Contract position based out of Fenton, MO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.