Electrical And Control Engineering Manager

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dallas is seeking an Electrical and Control Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role involves ensuring project delivery on time and within budget while maintaining engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical and controls engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to innovation. This is a fully onsite position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employer-paid Teladoc

401K with matching

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off; up to 120 hours

Company-wide quarterly performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in electrical and/or controls engineering.
• At least 2+ years in a managerial, supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of electrical and controls engineers.
• Oversee multiple engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

EcoStruxure

Ignition

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Job Title: Electrical and Control Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, including Electrical Engineers and Controls Engineers, to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant electrical and control solutions. This leadership role involves ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, maintaining engineering standards, driving innovation, and delivering projects on time and within budget while adhering to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electrical and controls engineers.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans for team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to support individual and team growth.
• Present and track all department metrics proactively and take leadership of staffing needs to ensure a team of high performers with sufficient capacity.
• Oversee the execution of multiple engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects to optimize team efficiency and output.
• Resolve escalated design or technical challenges in collaboration with team members.
• Ensure all designs, including control systems, electrical schematics, and control panels, meet client requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NEC, UL508a, UL67, UL891).
• Review and approve project deliverables such as BOMs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting guidance for control systems, including PLC and HMI programming, hardware selection, and system integration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, including design guides, part libraries, and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, available software, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to foster innovation within the engineering department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Foster strong collaboration between Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, and other cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing, sales, quality assurance).
• Serve as a primary liaison with department heads and stakeholders to communicate departmental progress and address technical challenges.
• Promote clear and consistent communication within the team to ensure alignment on objectives.
• Ensure that all designs comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations, including NEC, IEC, and UL.
• Oversee quality control procedures and participate in design reviews to proactively address potential issues.
• Conduct audits and inspections to guarantee that engineering outputs meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
• Provide training programs for the team on new tools, technologies, and industry standards.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team to build expertise and foster collaboration.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in electrical and/or controls engineering, including at least 2+ years in a managerial, supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and programming platforms (e.g., Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, EcoStruxure, Ignition).
• Deep understanding of electrical principles, power distribution, controls, and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, UL508a).
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working for a system integrator for industrial automation strongly preferred
• Experience with electrical design and controls design is a plus.
• MS or PhD related Engineering degree is preferred.
• Must be a team player and willing to perform tasks that may not be in a particular job description, take initiative when appropriate, and open to constructive criticism.
  
  

Work Environment

Office environment. Onsite role. Engineering and manufacturing are in the same location. No travel required. There will be opportunities for someone to travel to a project if they desire.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Teladoc
• 401K with matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off; up to 120 hours
• Company-wide quarterly performance bonus
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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