Electrical & Controls Engineering Lead - Modernization

Zen Sherpa LLC; Lebanon, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid time off

Disability & Life insurance

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC 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.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS projects, approve designs, and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 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.

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

Electrical engineering

Leadership

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Industrial networks

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MCCs & VFDs

Industrial instrumentation

DCS/SCADA systems

Electrical distribution

Job description

Zen Sherpa LLC 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.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS projects, approve designs, and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.