Electrical Projects Engineer

Knauf Insulation • McGregor, TX

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About The Position

As our Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll lead controls and automation projects from concept to commissioning—optimizing machine performance, reducing process variation, and standardizing data across the plant. You’ll design and program PLCs/HMIs/drives/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
• Experience writing
• 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; able to partner across departments
• 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
• insulation manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end projects: 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 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
• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instills 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!
• Growth opportunities available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level