Project Engineer

Energy Talent Search • Anaheim, CA

44d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Energy Talent Search is working with a manufacturing company in the Anaheim area that’s continuing to invest heavily in plant modernization, automation, and operational infrastructure improvements across its manufacturing operations. This is a highly visible engineering role supporting electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and capital project execution inside a complex industrial manufacturing environment. The company operates within highly engineered materials and specialty manufacturing environments serving industries tied to aerospace, advanced industrial applications, energy transition technologies, and next-generation manufacturing. They’re looking for someone who can operate independently inside a plant environment, manage projects from concept through commissioning, and work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and leadership teams. This is NOT a purely desk-based design engineering role. The environment is much more focused on plant execution, automation, modernization, electrical infrastructure, operational reliability, controls integration, and capital project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred
• Roughly 7+ years of experience inside industrial or manufacturing environments
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading or heavily supporting capital projects
• Strong background involving: automation, controls, instrumentation, industrial electrical systems, manufacturing operations
• Experience with: PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, MCCs, VFDs, industrial controls, power distribution systems
• Experience with platforms such as: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider
• Strong understanding of: commissioning, electrical troubleshooting, contractor/vendor coordination, project execution, manufacturing equipment and process lines
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, vendors, contractors, and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience inside continuous processes or complex manufacturing environments is highly attractive
• Candidates coming strictly from commercial construction, utility-only environments, consulting engineering firms, or purely office-based design engineering roles likely will NOT be a fit.

Responsibilities

• Leading plant-based electrical and automation projects tied to manufacturing operations, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and infrastructure modernization
• Managing projects from initial planning through commissioning and operational turnover
• Supporting automation systems tied to manufacturing equipment, process lines, and plant operations
• Working heavily with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, instrumentation, MCCs, VFDs, industrial controls, and power distribution systems
• Coordinating contractors, integrators, electricians, vendors, and internal operations teams throughout project execution
• Driving project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, technical reviews, and implementation timelines
• Supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, startup activities, testing, and operational integration
• Assisting with instrumentation, calibration processes, controls troubleshooting, and overall manufacturing support as needed
• Helping improve plant reliability, operational efficiency, and modernization initiatives tied to automation and controls
• Supporting projects involving machine controls, industrial networking, electrical upgrades, and process improvement efforts

Benefits

• Approximate base salary range: $110K – $140 depending on background and overall fit
• 8% bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package included
• Potential sign-on assistance may be available in certain situations
• Long-term growth opportunity within a global advanced manufacturing organization

What This Job Offers

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