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.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME