Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary Up to $150,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Paid Relocation to a Southern Metro

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads capital and expense projects, supports daily operations, and strengthens the plant’s electrical and controls capabilities. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and E&I Technicians to troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and drive technical upgrades. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Manage and execute electrical and controls projects from concept through commissioning.

• Build expertise in tissue manufacturing equipment, utilities, and instrumentation.

• Customize and support MES, ERP, and HMI systems to improve data flow and machine control.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, NEC, NFPA 70, and Arc Flash requirements.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and power distribution systems.

• Maintain documentation for electrical drawings, PLC programs, and control software.

• Mentor junior engineers and deliver training for operations and maintenance teams.

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement control system improvements.

• Conduct failure analysis and drive reliability enhancements.

• Manage project budgets and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Follow all environmental policies and report hazards or incidents.

Minimum Qualifications for this Senior Electrical Engineer position:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years in industrial manufacturing or technical engineering roles.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, DCS, and power distribution.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions.

• Strong vendor management and hands on technical capability.

• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70.

• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to train others, manage multiple priorities, and perform in a fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving, and customer focus.

TO APPLY: Email your resume Cindy@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management