Electrical Engineer Manager
Hawkins Inc.Illinois, United States
Posted February 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Hawkins Inc. is a full‑service chemical company that formulates, manufactures, blends, and distributes industrial and reagent‑grade chemicals across the Central United States. Their portfolio spans water‑treatment reagents, food and dairy ingredients, surface‑finishing agents, pharmaceuticals, and private‑label manufacturing, supplying thousands of municipalities, manufacturers, and research labs. Hawkins distinguishes itself by combining in‑house contract blending and packaging capabilities with a customer‑centric approach that emphasizes technical expertise, rapid adaptation to evolving needs, and a strong commitment to safety, profitability, and environmental stewardship. The company’s mission to exceed customer expectations drives continuous improvement in product quality and service delivery, making it a trusted partner for water treatment facilities, manufacturers, and other critical industries.
Job Description
Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus is seeking an Electrical Engineer Manager to lead a team of electrical designers and engineers. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and 7-10 years of work experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
Requirements
- Manages a team of electrical designers and engineers
- Recruits, coordinates, assigns, trains and evaluates team members
- Coordinates and directs projects
- Completes electrical engineering design, PLC programming, and hardware selection
- Collaborates with cross-functional and production teams
- Directs, reviews, and approves electrical designs and programming
- Maintains electronic files and drawing updates
- Assists field service with control system troubleshooting
- Develops budgets, schedules, cost estimates, bids, and contracts
- Reviews financial statements, sales reports, and performance metrics
- Participates in strategic business planning
- Negotiates and secures customer approval
- Prepares and presents proposals, reports, and findings to customers
- Performs administrative duties
- Analyzes technology trends, resource requirements, and market demand
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD
- 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
