Director of Engineering, Industrial Automation

Prime Controls Lp; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

FSA

PTO

ESOP Program

Company events

401(k) matching

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. in Dallas, TX, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering and VDC department, drive project execution, design standards, and technical innovation for large-scale industrial automation and I&C programs.

The role collaborates with leadership, project management, and field teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions while shaping strategic direction and resource planning for the department.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license that can be reciprocated to other states.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a relevant field (e.g., industrial automation, controls, electrical or systems engineering).
• 5+ years in engineering leadership or management roles.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Controls and Electrical Engineering team.
• Provide leadership and direction to the VDC team.
• Work with other teams requiring VDC or Engineering work to determine how the teams should work together.
• Oversee engineering deliverables for multiple large-scale industrial automation and I&C projects.
• Set and enforce technical standards, workflows, and quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Account Managers to align engineering resources with project demands.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting for the department.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with industry codes, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to provide technical leadership and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Systems Engineering

Job description

Prime Controls, L.P. in Dallas, TX, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering and VDC department, drive project execution, design standards, and technical innovation for large-scale industrial automation and I&C programs.

The role collaborates with leadership, project management, and field teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions while shaping strategic direction and resource planning for the department.