Job Description
Senior Project Engineer•
Electrical & Controls Location:
Texarkana, TX Salary:
up to $150,000 + Monthly Incentives (Typically, 3% of Base; Goes up to 10%) Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, 401k w/ matching Job Type:
Full-Time Typical Hours:
M-F, 7 AM
•4 PM (some flexibility) Start Date:
ASAP Relocation assistance is available (up to $10k) Sponsorship is not available Senior Project Engineer•Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Description Our client, a metal manufacturing company, is searching for a Sr. Project Engineer to join their team in Texarkana. In this position, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems, controls, and automation solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of ensuring electrical equipment reliability, driving process improvements, and supporting safe, high-quality manufacturing operations. Their footprint continues to expand with multiple locations across the US after strong investment from their overseas parent company. This facility is introducing new manufacturing processes, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a plant that is actively scaling and modernizing. If you're looking for long-term stability, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real impact in an industry that continues to see strong demand, this could be a great next step. Senior Project Engineer•Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Responsibilities Program and troubleshoot PLCs Lead projects, including scope, budget, and execution Specify, set up, and troubleshoot VFDs, DC drives, and motor control centers Develop and support preventative maintenance programs Perform root-cause analysis of electrical downtime using diagnostic tools Ensure compliance with arc flash, coordination studies, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B
Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA
systems, MES interfaces, and data historians Travel up to 10% (domestic) to evaluate new equipment needs Assist with after-hours technical support as needed Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement Senior Project Engineer•Electrical & Controls (industrial automation exp. req.) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering required 7+ years of electrical engineering experience required Strong background managing industrial automation projects required PLC programming experience required Relocation required to Northeastern Texas About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters•we align our interests with the long-term success of every placement. Need recruiting help? www.twonice.com Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $150,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What types of automation equipment/machinery are you experienced with? Where are you currently located? This role is 100% onsite in Texarkana, TX. Our client does provide relocation support. If you're not currently in driving distance, how soon could you relocate and/or start? What are your salary expectations? If you have a LinkedIn profile, please share the URL. Experience:
electrical engineering: 5 years (Required) industrial automation: 2 years (Required) PLC programming: 3 years (Required) Work Location:
In person
