Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

Zen Sherpa LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Base Salary + 10% annual bonus

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Dependent care FSA

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid time off

Employer‑paid disability and life ins.

Employee assistance program

Voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC in Portland, Oregon, an expanding industrial manufacturer, seeks an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation and controls.

The role drives reliability, modernization and safe operation across multiple production areas, overseeing capital projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating contractors, and shaping long‑term electrical and controls strategy while mentoring engineers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff.
• Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture.
• Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards.
• Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
• Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical systems

Industrial networks

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or business

PE license

Job description

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.

Requirements

• Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff
• Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture
• Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards
• Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers
• Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks
• Proven success leading engineering teams and projects

Preferred

• PE license
• Master's degree in engineering or business
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries
• PMP or automation/reliability certifications
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies

Why This Role Stands Out

• High‑impact leadership role with visibility across operations
• Ownership of major automation and modernization projects
• Opportunity to shape long‑term electrical and controls strategy
• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
• Medical insurance options
  • Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
  • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dependent care FSA
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Paid time off
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
• Employee assistance program
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement