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Sterling Engineering ยท 1 day ago

Electrical Project Engineer

positionBrookfield, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$85K/yr - $100K/yr
date2+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer to add an Electrical Project Engineer focused on controls, automation, and modernization projects. The role involves designing and supporting electrical control systems, programming PLCs, and managing engineering tasks to meet project schedules.

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Hiring Manager
Sabrina Herrera
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Responsibilities

Design and support electrical control systems for industrial modernization projects
Develop electrical schematics, system layouts, and control architectures
Select components and hardware for motion and motor control applications
Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems
Support system testing, commissioning, and startup activities
Create and maintain technical documentation and drawings
Manage engineering tasks to meet project schedules and budget expectations
Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams

Qualification

PLC programmingMotor control systemsElectrical engineeringIndustrial automationElectrical schematicsTechnical documentationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
2+ years of experience in electrical, automation, or controls engineering
Experience with motor control systems, including VFDs and electromagnetic devices
PLC programming experience required
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

Preferred

Industrial automation or controls experience strongly preferred

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
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