Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Leads the technical execution of capital projects and major equipment upgrades in a high‑speed manufacturing environment. Acts as the technical owner’s representative from concept through commissioning and turnover—developing scopes, technical requirements, and utility/interface definitions; coordinating vendors and contractors; and ensuring installations are safe, compliant, and built to spec. Partners closely with the Capital Project Manager (budget/financial tracking) while owning day‑to‑day field execution, start‑up support, and delivery of reliable, maintainable systems.

Provides hands‑on troubleshooting support (including PLC troubleshooting and limited programming edits under change control) to ensure successful start‑up and sustainable operation.

• Own technical scope development: URS/technical requirements, equipment specifications, utility loads, P&, layout reviews, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead vendor selection and technical evaluations: RFQ packages, bid leveling (technical), design reviews, FAT/SAT participation, and contract scope clarity.
• Manage field execution: contractor coordination, installation oversight, quality checks, punch‑list management, and verification that work meets drawings/specs.
• Coordinate commissioning/start‑up: pre‑startup safety reviews, functional checks, IO/loop checks coordination, startup plans, and turnover to Operations & Maintenance.
• Provide technical pushback and issue resolution: identify gaps, drive decisions early (no “we’ll fix it later”), and elevate when scope/quality/safety are at risk.
• Ensure safe and compliant execution: adhere to plant safety rules, LOTO coordination, contractor safety expectations, and applicable OSHA/environmental requirements.
• Support maintainability and lifecycle performance: review OEM PMs/spares, define critical spares, improve access/safety, and capture lessons learned into standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Controls; coordinate with Controls Engineering on cabinet/controls turnover readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation: as‑builts, redlines, O&M manuals, training materials, and turnover packages; ensure drawings and asset records are updated.
• Technical judgment: translates operational needs into clear technical requirements; recognizes risk, uncertainty, and hidden scope.
• Execution discipline: plans work, drives schedules, and closes punch‑list items to completion.
• Vendor/contractor leadership: sets expectations, verifies work quality, and holds partners accountable—professionally and consistently.
• Communication: clear written scopes and requirements; concise updates; able to explain technical trade‑offs to non‑technical audiences.
• Bias for safety and reliability: designs and executes work to prevent injuries and reduce lifecycle cost.
• Ownership mindset: sees problems through, documents solutions, and improves standards for next time.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Mechanical, Electrical, Controls/Automation Certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project engineering / capital project execution experience in manufacturing (spirits/food/beverage/packaging preferred).

• Experience with packaging/bottling equipment and high‑speed conveying systems.
• Formal training or demonstrated proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and basic programming (Allen‑Bradley or Siemens).
• Experience leading contractor installs and commissioning/start‑ups in an operating facility.
• Experience with TPM or process improvement implementation a plus

• Demonstrated ability to develop technical scopes/specifications and translate requirements into vendor deliverables.
• Working knowledge of industrial utilities and interfaces (power, compressed air, steam/hot water as applicable, water, drains, ventilation).
• Ability to interpret and markup drawings: P&IDs, one‑lines, electrical schematics, and equipment layouts.
• Practical fluid/mechanical fundamentals sufficient to validate vendor work (e.g., basic pipe sizing, pressure/flow concepts, pump selection fundamentals).
• PLC troubleshooting capability (identify faults,…