Project Engineer Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Instrumentation & Controls projects from concept through turnover, including new builds, retrofits, and upgrades.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and milestones while managing risk and change control.
• Deliver technical requirements for machine control systems (PLC/RTU, HMI/SCADA, safety PLCs, VFDs) and power distribution systems.
• Oversee engineering design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEC codes.
• Manage procurement, vendor selection, and coordination of contractors, electricians, and automation integrators.
• Lead commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Maintain project documentation such as specifications, drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Support maintenance departments with troubleshooting and instrument calibration procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience managing capital projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, safety PLCs, VFDs, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, motor control centers (MCC), and electrical load calculations.
• Proven project management skills including budgeting and scheduling (MS Project).
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation platforms such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508/61511) and NFPA 70E arc flash analysis.
• Experience in continuous process, discrete manufacturing, or heavy industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($98,720 to $123,400 per year) plus bonus and other incentives.
• 16+ weeks of maternity, paternity, and co-parenting leave.
• Access to a dedicated employee training platform.
• Free well-being sessions covering physical and psychological health.

About the Company

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. We bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation, contributing to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across various global industries.