Process Controls Manager​/Water Treatment Controls Leader

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Full Time Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Process Controls Manager / Water Treatment Controls Leader

Location: Southeast Florida
Company: Indicon LLC

Position Summary

Indicon LLC, headquartered in Sterling Heights MI, is seeking an experienced Manager to lead and expand our Process Controls Group in Southwest Florida. This individual will serve as the operational and technical leader for Indicon’s instrumentation and controls group, focusing on water treatment, wastewater treatment, and other I&C opportunities throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, knowledgeable about local markets, and prepared to build upon an established company by developing and leading a high-performing team. Combining strong leadership, project management, and technical expertise with extensive experience supporting municipal water facilities, particularly in process control engineering and instrumentation, this individual will play a key role in establishing Indicon’s presence and driving continued growth across the region.

This role is expected to function as both a department leader and client-facing business partner, working closely with municipalities, utilities, engineering consultants, GCs, and facility owners.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of Indicon's Process Controls Group in Florida.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop I&C engineers, programmers, technicians, and project managers.
• Establish departmental goals, budgets, staffing plans, and operational processes.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical and managerial guidance to project teams throughout all phases of execution.

Project Management

• Manage multiple automation and controls projects from proposal through startup and turnover.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project financial performance, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, contractors, facility owners, and internal stakeholders.

Water & Wastewater Controls

• Lead Instrumentation & Control projects for:
  • Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
  • Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
  • Pump Stations
  • Lift Stations
  • Reclaimed Water Facilities
  • Utility Distribution Systems
• Develop and oversee new builds, system upgrades, plant expansions, and modernization projects.
• Provide expertise in instrumentation selection, integration, calibration, and commissioning.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve operational performance and reliability.

Process Engineering

• Oversee design, programming, testing, and commissioning of:
  • PLC Systems
  • HMI Systems
  • SCADA Platforms
  • Industrial Networks
  • Instrumentation Systems
  • Motor Control Systems
  • VFD Applications
• Review and approve control narratives, I/O lists, panel designs, and functional specifications.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex operational issues.

Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal utilities, consulting engineers, owners, and GCs.
• Identify new opportunities in the Florida water and wastewater market.
• Participate in proposal development, estimating, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Indicon at industry conferences, trade organizations, and client meetings.
• Expand Indicon's market presence in the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering…