Project Leader, Engineering – Controls

Vanderlande

Project Leader Engineering I - Controls at Vanderlande leading projects for automated control systems. Managing design, implementation, and team collaboration for complex handling systems.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMarietta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex control system design projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in technical documentation review and project management within the context of large-scale industrial systems.

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Control System Design ManagementProject Management ExperienceProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Electrical Design of Panels and I/O SystemsIntegration and Configuration Management

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Hard Skills

Control System DesignElectrical InstallationSystem CommissioningTechnical Documentation ReviewDigital Hardware and Software KnowledgeHuman-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)SCADA SystemsMotor/VFD ControlsEthernet-Based NetworksDesign Drawing Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten and Oral CommunicationTechnical Problem SolvingClient Service FocusTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Material Handling SystemsBaggage Handling SystemsHeavy Industrial FacilitiesIntegrated System DesignBrownfield Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute projects from conception through client handover with a positive result contribution on technical performance, financial results and the organization
Manage the control system design from hardware, system and network design, software development (PLC and/or PC related systems), electrical installation, integration of different components, system commissioning and testing through to final handover to the customer
Oversight primarily includes work performed by control system subcontractors but also by internal employees
Manage control system design activities to ensure that the design complies with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Perform independent reviews and approve technical documentation, including low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, I/O drawings, network drawings, test plans, and operating manuals
Manage all control system documentation during the project, including internal review, customer approval, document control, and final project archiving
Participate in project meetings, working interactively with colleagues, customers, and subcontractors to develop/maintain strong relationships
Coordinate with the Project Leader Engineering and/or Project Manager to manage project timelines and resources, communicating status updates and potential issues to stakeholders
Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to stakeholders; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner
Manage requirements and changes throughout the project life cycle
Assist with quotation bids with the systems and sales departments on new projects and/or on project changes
Communicate and work closely with other groups within Vanderlande and the project team (i.e., mechanical engineering, project management, planning, supply chain, sales department, service and installation)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of experience in implementing and managing highly complex and large scale material &/or baggage handling systems
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and engineering of instrumentation and control systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial facilities, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new or brownfield facilities
Project management experience
Experience with integration and configuration management
Willing and able to travel up to 25%
Knowledge of digital hardware and software components commonly used in industrial control system platforms, such as: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems
Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
Previous experience in leading a controls engineering team
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
An aptitude for technical problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, experience working in a team environment, and a client service focus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety analysis
Safety coordination during engineering phase of control system design activities