Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

This role centers on leading the design, development, and optimization of control-system architectures for complex automated processes supporting public infrastructure and large-scale municipal operations. The Lead Controls Engineer is responsible for driving technical direction across the full project lifecycle—from concept and system design through implementation, commissioning, and long-term optimization. This position also provides leadership to engineering teams, ensuring best practices in PLC programming, SCADA integration, industrial networking, and advanced automation technologies are consistently applied across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and standardization of PLC-based control systems across major industrial platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE, or equivalent).

Oversee configuration and deployment of HMI/SCADA systems, including platforms such as Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk, WinCC, iFix, or similar.

Establish and enforce control system standards, coding practices, and documentation protocols across projects.

Drive development of data acquisition, alarm management, and reporting systems to support operational visibility and analytics.

Provide technical leadership during system integration, site deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff, supporting skill development and project execution.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project scope, performance objectives, and regulatory requirements are achieved.

Oversee industrial communication networks, telemetry systems, and distributed control system (DCS) integrations.

Review and approve engineering deliverables including system architectures, control narratives, schematics, and project documentation.

Support project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).

3+ years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or a related technical field.

Extensive hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA system design and programming.

Strong understanding of control system architecture, industrial networking, and system integration.

Demonstrated leadership experience or the ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams.

Experience in municipal or mission-critical environments (water/wastewater, utilities, transportation systems, etc.) is highly preferred.

Ability to travel up to 25% as required for project support.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and fluent in English.

Additional Details
This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and strong benefits including bonus eligibility, overtime, flexible scheduling, long-term disability insurance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The role may be structured as on-site or hybrid depending on project requirements and candidate location.

To apply, send your resume to:

Contact:
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.