["Electrical Engineer - Capital Project","Electrical Engineer - Capital Project"]

Electrical Engineer - Capital Project

Location: On-site in Fond du Lac, WI or Green Bay, WI

Travel: Approximately 30%

Compensation: $85,000-$120,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

A Fortune 500 manufacturing leader is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its growing engineering team and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working on manufacturing equipment, automation systems, controls projects, electrical infrastructure, and large-scale equipment installations. The position offers significant ownership and visibility while supporting projects from planning through startup and commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical and automation-related capital projects
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and production line expansions
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Assist with project planning, equipment selection, and implementation
• Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and operational handoff
• Troubleshoot and support manufacturing electrical systems and equipment
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed to support project execution

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Experience supporting industrial electrical, controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment projects
• Experience with commissioning, startup, equipment installation, or plant projects
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%

Ideal Backgrounds

• Electrical Engineer
• Controls Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Capital Project Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

Experience from packaging, plastics, paper, consumer products, food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or similar environments is highly valued.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers projects on schedule and within scope
• Successfully supports equipment installation and commissioning activities
• Coordinates effectively across operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors
• Drives continuous improvement through strong project execution
• Maintains organization and communication across multiple concurrent projects

About Blue Signal:

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