Senior Controls Designer
IMEG
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Omaha • Iowa • New York • United States
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About the role
- Lead design and engineering for control system projects of all complexities, including network systems, motor starters, PLC/SCADA, and control enclosures
- Collaborate with Controls Project Designers to develop engineering solutions, hardware specs, and submittal documents
- Perform PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and on-site implementation as needed
- Ensure quality assurance of all client deliverables and adherence to standards and codes
- Manage and coordinate projects of varying sizes, overseeing scope, schedule, and execution
- Support proposal development by assisting with design scopes, fee estimates, and contract reviews
- Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones and deadlines
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and clients
- Handle monthly billing, financial reporting, and project forecasting
- Lead design reviews, enforce quality control, and provide timely construction support
- Conduct site visits, manage change orders, and resolve client or construction issues
- Mentor and train staff while building and maintaining strong client relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
- 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction industry OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Automation and Instrumentation, or Engineering preferred
- 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction industry
- Strong expertise in design techniques, tools, and production of technical plans and specifications
- Proficient in interpreting and creating controls documentation, including P&ID (Process & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings and symbols
- Skilled in managing and completing moderately complex control system designs
- Knowledgeable in commissioning processes such as PLC programming, HMI development, IO testing, and drive setup
- Strong technical and analytical skills across all aspects of controls design
- Capable of performing PLC programming and HMI development independently
- Proficient with Adobe and Bluebeam Revu for document handling and markup
- Experienced in mentoring, training, and leading team members
- Able to perform final quality control reviews within area of expertise
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship-building skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays that may range up to a two-week period
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Benefits
- generous PTO
- flexible schedule
- assistance with tuition reimbursement
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI developmentcontrols documentationP&ID drawingscontrol system designcommissioning processesIO testingdrive setuptechnical plansquality control
Soft Skills
mentoringtrainingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsclient relationship buildingproject managementanalytical skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical EngineeringAssociates degree in Automation and Instrumentationcertificate in Engineering