Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Roanoke, VA Area
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Engineering
Status: Exempt

About the Opportunity

A growing industrial automation and systems integration firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex controls, automation, and SCADA projects across industrial, municipal, utility, and manufacturing environments.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, overseeing project execution from concept through commissioning while mentoring junior engineers and serving as a technical resource for customers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems.
• Serve as the technical lead for multiple automation projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Develop control system architectures, electrical designs, control narratives, and technical specifications.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and related systems.
• Design and configure SCADA and HMI applications utilizing platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, VTScada, or similar technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to controls engineers, programmers, and technicians.
• Review engineering deliverables, electrical drawings, and control system documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, field technicians, and panel fabrication teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities at customer sites.
• Assist with project estimating, proposal development, and technical sales support.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of controls engineering, automation, or systems integration experience.
• Proven experience leading automation projects and providing technical direction to engineering teams.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar platforms.
• Extensive experience developing SCADA and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, and related communication systems.
• Experience with instrumentation, process control systems, and industrial automation architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Experience

• Water/Wastewater automation and SCADA systems.
• Manufacturing and process automation.
• Power generation, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects.
• UL 508A control panel design and electrical power distribution systems.
• Project management and engineering team leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development and continuing education assistance.
• Advancement opportunities within a growing engineering organization.

Travel

• Approximately 20% travel required.
• Occasional overnight travel for project meetings, commissioning, and startup support.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior controls professional seeking a leadership role with a company delivering innovative automation and SCADA solutions for critical industrial and infrastructure projects.

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.