Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Join a well-established, forward-thinking automation integrator with decades of success delivering cutting-edge control systems across municipal water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you will drive technical execution, mentor engineering teams, and lead critical automation projects that communities rely on every day.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Leadership & Ownership – Lead multidisciplinary controls projects from concept through commissioning
• Technical Influence – Guide automation standards, system architecture, and best practices
• Modern Technology Stack – Work across leading PLC/HMI platforms and advanced communications systems
• Highly Visible Work – Your solutions directly support essential infrastructure and public utilities
• Company Vehicle + Personal Use – Take home a fully provided vehicle you can use outside of work
• Strong Stability – Backed by decades of industry success and consistent project flow

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of PLC and HMI applications for complex SCADA systems
• Oversee control system commissioning, including instrumentation, drives, and motor controls
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to controls engineers and field personnel
• Manage project execution, schedules, technical deliverables, and client coordination
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including fiber, radio telemetry, and broadband systems
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to clients throughout project lifecycle and ongoing support
• Support proposal development, system architecture decisions, and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong PLC programming background (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE, or similar)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Cimplicity, Ignition, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead controls projects and coordinate technical teams
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience within industrial environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with clients, engineering teams, and end users
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred

Travel

• Approximately 25% overnight travel within the Midwest

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle (available for personal use)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance

To apply, send your resume to:

Patrick DelGaone

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#Midsenior
#Engineering

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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.