Principal Electrical & Controls (OT&EIC) Engineer

Are you ready to elevate your career with a role that offers true project ownership, massive work-life flexibility, and executive-level autonomy?

TRC Talent Solutions is actively seeking a high-level Principal Electrical & Controls Project Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity in Alpharetta, GA. We are partnering with a world-renowned, global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing leader to find a true engineering project manager to oversee large-scale capital execution projects. If you are tired of being a heads-down programmer and want to step into a corporate engineering authority role, this is your next career move.

The Client Perks:

This organization treats its corporate engineering team like adults, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance for a 50% travel role:

Incredible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus the entire company completely shuts down for two fully paid "Recharge Weeks" every year (including the entire week of Thanksgiving).

True Hybrid Flexibility: When you aren't traveling, the expectation is 3 days in the office. However, this is a mature, matrixed environment—no one is tracking your badge swipes. You manage your own workload.

Autonomous Travel: Travel domestically up to 50% of the time, but you are in the driver's seat. You book your own flights on a corporate card, manage your own schedule, and are encouraged to plan ahead (e.g., Tuesday to Thursday trips).

Relocation Package: Comprehensive relocation assistance is available based on distance, family size, and housing status for out-of-state candidates.

Position Details:

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $140,000 - $145,000 Base + 10% Target Bonus

What You Will Do:

This is not a heads-down PLC programming role. You will bridge the gap between facility electrical power infrastructure and automation, managing the third-party programmers, vendors, and electrical contractors executing the work across multiple national manufacturing sites.

Capital Project Leadership: Direct the full lifecycle of complex electrical and controls capital projects from conception through commissioning (FAT/SAT).

Vendor & Team Management: Oversee and guide external system integrators, OEM vendors, and third-party PLC programmers.

Power Distribution & Controls: Manage scopes involving both low/medium-voltage facility power (switchgear, motor controls, MCCs) and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation architectures.

What You Need to Succeed:

Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical/controls engineering, specifically leading capital execution and corporate engineering projects.

Technical Foundation: Deep knowledge of U.S. electrical codes/standards, power distribution, switchgear, and motor controls.

Automation Baseline: Strong foundational experience with native Allen-Bradley / Rockwell automation architectures (you must be able to confidently audit and direct A-B programmers).

Industry Background: Previous experience in the CPG industry, food and beverage, or working for a Systems Integrator is highly preferred.

Work Authorization: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (No visa sponsorship available).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

TRC Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.