Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects (Contract)

Albion, Indiana, United States | 8888 | Full-time

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If you love seeing your electrical designs come to life in real facilities—and want to work on projects that keep large-scale manufacturing running—this role is for you. We’re looking for an Electrical Construction Project Engineer who can partner with engineering and construction teams to deliver medium- and low-voltage electrical projects across multiple plant locations.

You’ll play a key role in supporting building construction, facility upgrades, and utility modifications for active industrial sites. From concept to commissioning, you’ll help bring projects online safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

 

 

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $46/hr to $55/hr (Depending on Experience)

Type: Long term contract with possibility of Contract To Hire

 

What You Will Be Doing

You’ll own the electrical portion of projects from early planning through final startup and closeout. Expect a mix of engineering coordination, project management, and boots-on-the-ground construction oversight.

Day-to-day highlights:

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define project scope and specs

  • Support electrical design studies for facility and process utilities

  • Coordinate detailed design packages with consulting engineering firms

  • Manage procurement of electrical equipment and materials

  • Oversee construction execution, including:

    • Cost and timeline estimates

    • Final design coordination

    • Bidding and contractor selection

    • Contract and change management

    • Installation, commissioning, and startup

    • Final documentation and project closeout

  • Help coordinate other trades on-site as needed (mechanical, civil, etc.)

  • Support plant shutdowns and major installations when required

 

Technical Environment

You’ll support large-scale manufacturing facilities that include:

  • Medium & low voltage power systems

  • Extruders, conveyors, presses, and automated systems

  • Robotics (Fanuc and others), AGVs, and vision systems

  • PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems

  • Utility and facility infrastructure upgrades

If you enjoy working where engineering meets real-world production, you’ll thrive here.

 

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience

  • Strong knowledge of NEC, electrical design standards, and NFPA 70E

  • Experience coordinating or managing projects in industrial manufacturing or construction

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

 

Nice To Have Qualifications

  • 3–5 years in consulting engineering (electrical focus)

  • 3–5 years in construction project/site management

  • Experience supporting active manufacturing facilities

 

Schedule and Travel

  • Standard 40-hour workweek (Mon–Fri)

  • Occasional weekend/holiday work for plant shutdowns or startups

  • Travel up to 30% across North America

  • Overtime possible but not typical

 

If you’re an electrical engineer who enjoys managing projects, working cross-functionally, and seeing your work come to life in real facilities, we’d love to connect.

Apply today and help power the next generation of industrial manufacturing projects.