Director of Engineering

About Prime

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

Position Summary

As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and oversee the Engineering and VDC department, ensuring excellence in project execution, team performance, and technical innovation. You will set strategic direction for the department, support operational efficiency, and drive quality standards in alignment with customer expectations and business goals. This role requires close collaboration with leadership, project management, and field teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Controls and Electrical Engineering team.

• Provide leadership and direction to the VDC team.

• Work with other teams requiring VDC or Engineering work to determine how the teams should work together.

• Oversee engineering deliverables for multiple large-scale industrial automation and I&C projects.

• Set and enforce technical standards, workflows, and quality assurance protocols.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Account Managers to align engineering resources with project demands.

• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting for the department.

• Ensure all engineering work complies with industry codes, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations to provide technical leadership and support business development.

Qualifications

Required

• Professional Engineering license that can be reciprocated to other states.

• 10+ years of engineering experience in a relevant field (e.g., industrial automation, controls, electrical or systems engineering).

• 5+ years in engineering leadership or management roles.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and complex projects.

• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and best practices.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in a project-based or construction environment.

• Knowledge of instrumentation, PLC/DCS systems, SCADA, and panel design.

• Familiarity with resource planning tools and engineering workflow platforms.

Benefits

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Generous PTO

• ESOP Program

• Numerous company events

• 401(k) matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.