Controls & Automation Project Leader

barrywehmiller; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead control system integration projects for consumer products and industrial clients. You will design electrical controls, program PLC/HMI, and guide projects from proposal through delivery while aligning with our leadership principles.

Travel for installations and client meetings is expected. The role emphasizes collaboration with industry experts, mentoring colleagues, and growing the controls & automation practice within

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and providing automation solutions for the consumer products or industrial design industries
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software solutions
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred)
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or other industrial industries (preferred)
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred, but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all associated project documentation
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set-up
• Ensure the proper use of company facilities (plant and equipment)
• Lead, develop and grow the controls & automation business in the local office and region; cultivate and
• maintain relationships with key client contacts
• Mentor and guide professionals; provide feedback, evaluation, training, and career development guidance
• Participate on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards
• Handle strategic business planning and development of annual vision plans for the controls & automation group
• Work with the recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the controls & automation group
• Provide quarterly reporting to the office partners and regional partners
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls & automation group activities
• Convey a positive image of Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and support the development of a strong culture consistent with our Guiding Principles of Leadership
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Skills

Automation design experience

Electrical control systems

Client interaction

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell hardware/software

Siemens

Wonderware

GE software/hardware

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead control system integration projects for consumer products and industrial clients. You will design electrical controls, program PLC/HMI, and guide projects from proposal through delivery while aligning with our leadership principles.

Travel for installations and client meetings is expected. The role emphasizes collaboration with industry experts, mentoring colleagues, and growing the controls & automation practice within