Project Engineer - Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation
Job Description
Job Description
Project Engineer – Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation
Anaheim, CA | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
The Role
Are you an experienced engineer with a background in industrial automation, controls, and capital projects? Do you enjoy taking projects from concept through commissioning while improving reliability, safety, and operational performance?
We are seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation to support a range of automation, controls, and electrical engineering projects within a complex industrial manufacturing environment.
This position offers the opportunity to lead projects that improve plant performance, modernize equipment, enhance reliability, and support long-term operational objectives. Working closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and external suppliers, you will play a key role in delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical, instrumentation, automation, and controls projects from initial scope through commissioning
- Develop project budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and performance objectives
- Manage upgrades, retrofits, equipment replacements, and new installations
- Support the design and implementation of PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and engineering resources throughout project delivery
- Oversee equipment procurement, vendor selection, and contractor management
- Review technical documentation, drawings, and engineering packages
- Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans
- Maintain project documentation, technical records, and compliance requirements
- Support troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and maintenance initiatives
- Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and leadership teams
The Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
- Opportunity to lead impactful capital projects
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
The Person
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or an equivalent engineering background with relevant industrial project experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial processing, advanced manufacturing, or other complex production environments
- Experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems
- Experience with PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, and instrumentation
- Understanding of power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, and electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, or similar automation platforms is advantageous
- US Citizenship or Green Card status required
What's Next
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful engineering projects and make a measurable impact within a growing industrial operation, we'd welcome your application.