Senior Design Engineer- P.E

Engineering Wichita, Kansas Full-time Posted 1 month ago

TEC Systems Group is looking for a Senior Design Engineer – Controls & Automation with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to lead and expand our design team. This role requires a strong background in control system design, automation integration, and industry compliance, as well as proven leadership experience in managing design teams and mentoring engineers.

As a key technical leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing control automation solutions, collaborating with clients and project teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. In addition to leading a small design team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling and developing the team over time to support company growth.

• Lead and manage a small design team, with the goal of expanding the team as the company grows.
• Assist in the development and coordination of interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Design integrated automation solutions that align with client needs, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop control system designs, including hardware specifications, software integration, and commissioning.
• Provide and/or coordinate training, technical guidance, and instruction to personnel within the department.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution and alignment with overall objectives.
• Create engineering documentation such as P&IDs, industrial control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and network architecture.
• Implement innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex design challenges in control automation projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project proposals for clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of project hours, tasks, and deliverables to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in automation and control systems.
• Assist in procuring automation components and stay updated on emerging technologies.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC & HMI programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with specific PLC platforms such as Rockwell.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in designing and specifying industrial control panels, motor control centers, and safety systems.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills to drive projects and team performance.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one‑on‑one situations with management and co‑workers; must be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to multitask and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to adapt to changes in project requirements and be open to learning new drafting software and techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement creative and effective design solutions.
• Attention to detail in creating and reviewing electrical designs and drawings, ensuring all specifications are followed and discrepancies are promptly identified and corrected.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in drafting and control system design required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.
• Experience in P&t preferred.
• Familiarity with UL508a certification process preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university preferred.

• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) occasionally.
• Must be able to sit or stand continuously, sometimes up to several hours at a time.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground and long distances (up to 1 mile) to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, squat, crawl, kneel and climb occasionally.
• Must be able to occasionally tolerate challenging internal/external environmental conditions, including but not limited to: extreme heat, extreme cold, wind and humidity.
• Must be able to wear PPE as required.
• Must have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness,…