Digital Systems Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver seeks a Digital Services Project Manager to lead automation projects. Responsibilities include managing teams and overseeing project execution in the digital systems domain. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering with experience in industrial automation and must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. This role offers a salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 and benefits including health insurance and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver digital systems projects.
• Oversee project planning and execution for automation and controls.
• Serve as point of contact for clients and vendors to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Automation engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA/HMI platforms

Industrial networks

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Digital Services Project Manager with digital automation experience to lead high-impact, community-focused projects in the Rocky Mountain region. From water infrastructure to AI power generation, you’ll drive work protecting and improving our communities.

Position Summary

The Digital Services Project Manager plays a key role in advancing Tetra Tech’s mission to build resilient, sustainable communities. This position leads the design and delivery of automation, controls, and instrumentation projects. Serving as both a technical and project management leader, this role ensures high-quality, cost-effective solutions while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and strengthening client relationships.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages multidisciplinary teams of automation engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and integration professionals to deliver digital systems projects on time and within budget.
• Oversees project planning, design, integration, testing, and commissioning activities for industrial automation, SCADA systems, and digital infrastructure projects.
• Leads technical development by preparing and reviewing system architectures, control strategies, network diagrams, specifications, and integration plans to ensure alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Serves as a point of contact for clients, contractors, and technology vendors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project delivery across all phases.
• Coordinates integration across multiple systems and vendors, ensuring seamless data flow between power systems, facility controls, SCADA platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Collaborates with other project managers, discipline leads, and regional leadership to align resources, standardize delivery approaches, and support strategic growth initiatives within the Digital Systems group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation, SCADA systems, or controls engineering (design through commissioning)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary automation or systems integration projects
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA/HMI platforms, industrial networks, and control system architectures
• Experience integrating systems across multiple vendors and platforms in complex environments
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and industrial standards (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and technical teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centers, power systems, utilities, and/or other critical infrastructure sectors
• Experience with enterprise integration (e.g., historians, analytics platforms, EAM systems)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Walk on uneven terrain and navigate active construction sites safely
• Work Environment/Environment Factors
• This position primarily operates in an office setting with hybrid flexibility
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, or field locations may be required
• Site visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction sites, and active infrastructure environments

Salary Range

$125,000 - $150,000 based on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among TIGA’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.