Engineering Manager – Automation & Delivery

Essential Job Functions

• Automation Strategy & Standards – Define and evolve Anchor’s automation and controls strategy, establishing scalable, modular frameworks, best practices, and delivery standards that drive repeatable, high-performance solutions across all client programs.
• Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Lead engineering and program management teams in planning, budgeting, and executing automation projects. Partner with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategy, schedules, and technical direction.
• Technical Oversight & Guidance – Provide senior-level oversight of automation system designs, programming approaches, SCADA solutions, and operational sequences. Ensure design decisions are consistent with Anchor’s modular and scalable delivery approach.
• Team Development & Mentorship – Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering technical depth, leadership skills, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Empower engineers and field leaders to take ownership while providing guidance on complex challenges.
• Standards, Processes & Continuous Improvement – Lead the development and refinement of automation standards, deployment playbooks, and internal processes. Drive efficiency, repeatability, and scalability across all projects and teams.
• Strategic Partner Development – Identify and cultivate relationships with key external partners, including integrators, vendors, and fabricators, to expand Anchor’s delivery capabilities and support strategic growth.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology – Monitor emerging automation and control technologies relevant to hyperscale, mission-critical, and industrial environments. Recommend and implement practical innovations that advance Anchor’s competitive advantage.
• Client & Stakeholder Leadership – Act as a senior technical advisor and escalation point for clients and internal teams. Guide critical decisions and ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in building and/or industrial automation (5-7+ years in technical leadership role)
• Advanced knowledge of programming to include Rockwell Automation, and/or Schneider Electric
• PLC / HMI / SCADA platforms required.
• Proficient with Python, Java, C/C++ and PLC / HMI required (experience may vary)
• Allen-Bradley RSLogix / Studio 5000 and Factory/Talk
• Schneider Electric Unity Pro (Control Expert)
• Ignition SCADA
• CODESYS- based PLC Platforms
• Extensive experience in automation control loops, field IO, P&’s.
• Proficient with Mechanical & Electrical Systems (MEP).
• Experienced in IT and OT System Level Integration.
• Proven project management and field execution experience.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to function and execute independently and as well as part of a team.
• Data Center or hyperscale client experience is a plus.
• 25-40% travel may be required.