Controls Engineering Project Leader

Actalent; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Project Leader to manage control-system projects from inception to completion. You will oversee design, development, implementation and commissioning for varied industrial automation applications.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering, 10+ years in controls engineering and strong leadership, with proficiency in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and MS Project or Agile project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro-mechanics or similar.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related field, with demonstrated project management experience
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Automation Professional) preferred

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Agile

PLC programming

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Project leader to Lead and manage controls engineering projects from inception to completion. Oversee the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems for various industrial automation and manufacturing applications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Project leader to Lead and manage controls engineering projects from inception to completion. Oversee the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems for various industrial automation and manufacturing applications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Competence

Be orderly, organized, results-oriented, quickly responsive, and able to coordinate work. Must handle advanced technology tools (spreadsheets, worksheets, etc.).

Be competent, based on appropriate education, training, or experience in overall performance.

• Strong technical expertise in control system design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and industrial automation technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project goals.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as MS Project or Agile.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro-mechanics or similar.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related field, with demonstrated project management experience
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Automation Professional) preferred

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off, will be discussed during the interview process.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.