Electrical Engineering Manager
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electrical
Engineering Manager Reports To: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Manager Location: East Chicago, IN (Northwest Indiana)
Compensation: 110-135k Our client is an independent provider of
industrial energy solutions, specializing in the generation of
electricity, steam, and utility services through the ownership and
operation of on-site energy facilities under long-term agreements.
Their operations focus on capturing waste heat and byproduct fuels
to produce highly efficient combined heat and power systems,
delivering reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy
solutions to industrial partners. Position Summary: The Electrical
Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all electrical
engineering, instrumentation, and control system functions within a
power generation and industrial energy environment. This role
combines technical leadership with hands-on operational oversight,
ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of electrical
and automation systems. The manager leads technical teams, drives
preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, and
collaborates closely with operations and engineering leadership to
support plant objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the
electrical engineering, instrumentation, and controls team,
including technicians and support staff. Develop and implement
training programs to enhance technical capability across
electrical, automation, and control disciplines. Maintain an
on-site presence within a power plant environment, providing
hands-on technical support as required to ensure safe and efficient
execution of work. Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance
strategies for electrical, automation, and control systems to
optimize steam and electrical power production. Promote and enforce
a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies
and addressing unsafe conditions or practices. Build and maintain
effective working relationships with operations teams, including
union operators and skilled trades. Oversee installation,
preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and calibration
of electrical and process control systems, ensuring proper
documentation and system reliability. Collaborate with Area
Managers on routine electrical and mechanical engineering
initiatives as well as special projects and system upgrades.
Supervise troubleshooting and maintenance of DCS and PLC platforms,
including Bailey Infi-90, Rockwell ControlLogix, and Schneider
Electric Modicon systems. Utilize plant data historians (eDNA and
PI) to analyze system performance and support operational
troubleshooting. Provide oversight for plant workstations, control
room computers, and related equipment. Support annual budgeting
activities for maintenance-related materials, spare parts, and
capital improvements. Schedule and manage preventive maintenance
and calibration programs for field instrumentation. Identify
critical spare parts and improvement opportunities and communicate
recommendations to management. Provide technical mentorship and
guidance to the engineering and I&C teams to support continuous
development. Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with
plant procedures, environmental regulations, and internal
operational standards. Perform additional responsibilities as
required and mutually agreed upon with management. Qualifications
and Experience: 5–10 years of progressive experience in electrical
engineering, instrumentation, and controls, including leadership or
supervisory responsibility. Demonstrated experience managing
electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems within
industrial energy, power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial
environments. Strong proficiency with PC-based tools and software,
including Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook required). In-depth
knowledge of industrial automation and process control systems,
including DCS and PLC platforms such as Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
and Schneider Electric Modicon. Working knowledge of industrial
networking and communication protocols including Modbus, OPC, and
HART.
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Carol Stream , Electrical Engineering Manager, Engineering , East Chicago, Illinois
