Electrical Projects Engineer

Knauf Insulation•McGregor, TX

60d

About The Position

As our Electrical Project Engineer, you will lead end-to-end controls and automation projects—from concept through commissioning—to optimize machine performance, reduce process variation, and standardize plant-wide data. You will design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley), set network and server architecture, manage contractors, and collaborate across departments to deliver measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of five (5) years’ Electrical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing and corporate environment.
Hands-on expertise with PLC/HMI design and maintenance; Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley) is a must.
Strong background in network configuration/architecture and computer/server setup.
Proficiency with SQL and OSI PI historians for analytics and reporting.
Proficiency with Visual Studio (VB, C#, MVC) and web development (Angular).
Clear communicator with strong documentation and presentation skills.
Strong collaboration skills.
Strength in problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time management, and project management.
Comfortable working independently, prioritizing multiple projects, and making timely, sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of production/processing techniques and insulation manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Own projects end-to-end: scope, design, program, test, commission, and hand off to operations.
Design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley required).
Architect and configure industrial networks and servers that power reliable controls/SCADA.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Process, and Production colleagues to ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and action.
Build standardized reporting to evaluate process control systems and minimize variation.
Create and enforce SCADA tag naming standards for clean, reusable data.
Write clear technical/contract documents: PWS, SOW, RFPs, purchase requests, contract modifications, technical evaluations, and QA surveillance plans.
Provide guidance to controls engineers to maintain standardization across lines and equipment.
Train technicians, operators, and engineers on new or improved processes and HMIs.
Stay current through workshops, publications, and professional networks; serve as a technical resource site‑wide.
Manage contractor/vendor relationships to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project execution.
Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
Fertility and adoption benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Paid Family Leave
Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
Company paid life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!