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Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead-March 2024
Milwaukee
Mar 28, 2026
About Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead

  We’re Hiring for a Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead!

  If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !

  The Role: Xylem seeks to hire an Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead (ECEL) who will work within a multi-disciplinary regional team structure consisting of a Territory Manager, Applications Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Manager. The ECEL will supervise and manage the workload for a team of E&C Engineers and Electrical Designers partnering with the Project Engineering Team on the execution of all projects.

  Key responsibilities for the ECEL is to ensure that the team supports the project execution process by assisting with the development of technical strategy, demonstrating complete ownership of all controls related project tasks, including but not limited to electrical & software design and implementation, submittal development for approvals, PLC/HMI Programming, factory acceptance testing, and startup & commissioning field service support.

  Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

  Organize, coordinate and lead the teams efficiently to:

  Review and interpret project electrical schematics and specifications

  Develop scope of supply for electrical control components and prepare bills of material, electrical load calculations, I/O Lists, Functional Control Descriptions, and product data for submittals

  Develop electrical control panel designs and write PLC/HMI code

  Coordinate with Project Engineering to develops P&IDs

  Perform electrical & controls troubleshooting

  Prepare Xylem Inc. standard electrical drawings utilizing AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.

  Master Allen Bradley PLC & HMI development and programming

  Familiarity with other brands of PLC/HMI platforms such as Siemens, Modicon/Schneider Electric

  Perform system factory acceptance testing and support for project startups

  Prepare and complete project submittals and O&M Manuals for review and approval by customer

  Independently develops PLC software and electrical hardware designs

  Interface with procurement to specify and obtain quotations from vendors, and attend trainings as required

  Possess an ability to positively influence & manage installing contractors

  Provide advanced customer support & establish team actions to deliver on our commitments

  Support development of aftermarket opportunities and execute aftermarket projects

  Maintain a high degree of understanding of water treatment processes

  Develop and present lessons learned via point kaizens

  Identify cost saving design solutions within project work

  Develop process & controls specifications and performs system integration to customer SCADA

  Maintain cUL, NEC, and IEC Compliance as applicable

  Perform training for internal team members as well as customers

  Have excellent communication and extensive contact with customers, consultants, suppliers and colleagues as necessary to ensure project success

  Perform other duties as assigned

  Additional Responsibilities:

  Responds to routine customer inquiries and provides customer basic support.

  Customer facing support for sales service, and aftermarket

  Adheres to Xylem Inc. Standard Operating Procedures

  Provides team support and seeks help as needed

  Develop an in depth knowledge of water treatment & control processes

  Travel to project sites, supplier’s factories, and technical conferences as necessary

  Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

  Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline in addition to 8 to 10 years of experience in project execution related to industrial automation

  Experience leading highly experienced team of professionals

  Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work independently

  Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications

  Working knowledge of mechanical fundamentals and processes.

  Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

  Strong background in advanced process control solutions including programming various types of logic controllers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon/Schneider Electric, GE, etc.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Working in the office performing design and administrative functions, in the panel shop performing simulation and testing of control systems, and in both water and wastewater treatment plants.At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

  Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

  Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

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