Controls Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager — Controls Integration | Multiple U.S. Locations

• $150,000 – $170,000 base salary + annual bonus
• Flexible location:
  Henderson, NV | Reston, VA | Fort Washington, PA | Carmel, IN | Mansfield, TX | Duquesne, PA | Omaha, NE
• Full benefits, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, casual work environment, and more

If you're a senior controls engineer who leads by example, has a track record of delivering complex projects, and is ready to take full ownership of a team and a book of work — let's talk.

Our client is a globally recognized, full-service controls integration firm serving the district energy, life sciences, and mission critical markets. With $200M+ in revenue and nearly three decades of steady growth, this is a company with real stability and a strong culture built around employee success.

This is a technical leadership position for a senior controls engineer who is ready to own both the engineering and the people side of project delivery. You'll lead a team of engineers executing complex automation projects, drive technical direction, and serve as the senior technical authority on everything your team produces. You'll also be a key voice in business development—sitting in on project pursuits, contributing to proposals, and helping win work.

This is not a pure management role. The right person still has deep technical roots and stays close to the work.

• Set and enforce design standards, engineering philosophies, and QMS practices across your team
• Serve as the senior technical resource on complex or high‑risk projects
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure deliverables are executed on time and under budget
• Stay current on emerging technologies, platforms, and best practices in controls integration
• Provide mentorship, impromptu training, and technical guidance to engineers at all levels

• Own the technical and commercial success of multiple simultaneous projects
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects
• Manage scope changes, generate and administer change orders independently
• Accurately estimate task duration, difficulty, and resource requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risk proactively
• Collaborate with the BD team on proposals, presentations, and project pursuits

• Directly manage a team of engineers—hiring, development, performance, and retention
• Assign team members to projects based on skills and workload
• Provide regular, constructive feedback and recognize high performers
• Monitor team capacity and communicate staffing needs proactively
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture focused on accountability and growth

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 13+ years of controls/automation engineering experience
• 3+ years in a Senior Engineering Team Lead or equivalent leadership role
• Deep technical expertise in controls integration—BAS, SCADA, PLC/HMI, or related platforms
• Experience across district energy, life sciences, or mission critical environments strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience with platforms such as Niagara/Tridium, Ignition, Metasys, Siemens Desigo, or similar
• PE licensure or relevant industry certifications strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent PM tools
• Strong client‑facing communication and business development instincts