Project / Electrical EngineerLocation: Lewisville, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: 40 Hours per Week Travel: Approximately 30–40% Travel RequiredOverviewWe are seeking a Project / Electrical Engineer to support automation, controls, and industrial modernization projects for manufacturing and process industry clients. This role will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from front-end engineering and design through implementation, startup, and project handoff.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a combination of project management, electrical engineering, controls systems, and customer-facing project execution.
The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, including facility upgrades, automation improvements, system migrations, and new facility installations.The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects, collaborating with customers and subcontractors, and supporting both technical and project execution responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Engineering & ExecutionSupport industrial automation and electrical engineering projects from concept through completionParticipate in front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies and project planning activitiesManage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverablesServe as a primary point of contact for customers and project stakeholders throughout project executionCoordinate activities between internal engineering teams, customers, contractors, and vendorsElectrical & Controls EngineeringDefine project electrical design requirements and documentation standardsSupport the design, review, and implementation of: PLC systemsDCS systemsHMI applicationsIndustrial networking solutionsMotor controls and MCCsVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Process instrumentation systemsReview and interpret engineering documentation including: P&IDsElectrical One-Line DiagramsPlot PlansControl System DrawingsConstruction & Startup SupportCoordinate subcontractors and construction support activitiesAssist with project commissioning, startup, cutover planning, and system migrationsSupport outage, cutover, and startup activities when requiredEnsure project documentation, updates, and communication remain accurate throughout the project lifecycleQualificationsBachelor's or Associate Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, or a related technical fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, or industrial automation environmentsExperience managing engineering projects, schedules, budgets, and customer communicationsStrong understanding of industrial electrical systems and control systemsExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyPreferred ExperienceExperience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, or HMI systemsKnowledge of industrial communication protocols such as: ModbusEthernet/IPDeviceNetProfibusOPCExperience with: Motor ControlsMCCsVFDsProcess InstrumentationIndustrial NetworkingFamiliarity with AutoCAD Electrical or electrical design softwareExperience supporting industrial manufacturing, process industries, chemical plants, refining, power generation, oil & gas, or similar environmentsWork EnvironmentCombination of office, customer site, and industrial facility environmentsOpportunity to support a wide variety of modernization, expansion, and automation projectsCollaborative team environment with significant customer interactionTravel required approximately 30–40%, including overnight travel and occasional extended site visitsPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in industrial environments and active plant facilitiesAbility to travel by air or vehicle to customer locationsAbility to work during outages, cutovers, startups, and project commissioning activities when necessaryAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment