Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager - Lead Automation

Zen Sherpa LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet 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 across multiple production areas.

The role emphasizes reliability, modernization, safe operation, and the oversight of capital projects from concept through commissioning, with opportunities to shape long-term electrical and controls strategy.

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
• 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

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

Automation engineering

Leadership

Industrial networks

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 across multiple production areas.

The role emphasizes reliability, modernization, safe operation, and the oversight of capital projects from concept through commissioning, with opportunities to shape long-term electrical and controls strategy.