Project Engineer Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation

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.