Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL (On-site + Travel)
Travel: Approximately 30% for project-based commissioning and customer support

Overview

A growing industrial automation and systems integration company is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of advanced automation and control systems across a variety of industrial applications.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who can oversee complex controls projects while mentoring engineers, establishing technical standards, and ensuring successful execution from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in PLC/HMI systems, industrial networking, electrical design, and project leadership within industrial manufacturing or systems integration environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesControls Engineering & System Design

• Lead the design and development of industrial automation and electrical control systems
• Develop PLC and HMI programs for custom equipment and manufacturing processes
• Create and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design and support integration of VFDs, motor controls, instrumentation, safety systems, and SCADA platforms
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize automation systems during startup and commissioning

Project Leadership & Execution

• Serve as the technical lead on complex automation and systems integration projects
• Manage controls engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and applications engineering teams to ensure successful integration
• Support project scheduling, technical reviews, commissioning activities, and customer communication

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Controls Engineers and Technicians
• Review engineering work for technical accuracy and adherence to standards
• Assist in developing engineering procedures, reusable code libraries, and design standards
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and continuous improvement-oriented environment

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, IEC, and applicable industrial safety standards
• Support machine safety reviews, interlocks, and safety PLC implementation
• Participate in risk assessments, commissioning validation, and system testing activities

QualificationsExperience

• Strong background in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration
• Experience leading controls projects in manufacturing, process, or industrial environments
• Proven ability to support commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-facing project execution

Technical Skills

• Advanced PLC/HMI programming experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial networking
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for schematic and panel design
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, IIoT technologies, and advanced diagnostics
• OSHA, NFPA 70E, CAP, PE, or related certifications are a plus

Work Environment

• Combination of office, manufacturing floor, and customer site environments
• Hands-on involvement in startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Travel required for project support and field activities

Why Join

• Lead technically challenging automation and controls projects
• Work with advanced industrial technologies and custom automation systems
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards and technical direction
• Collaborative environment with strong growth potential

To apply, send your resume to .

Patrick DelGaone

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Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.