Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager — Lead PLC Solutions

INNOVATIVE Inc.; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager to lead the PLC/controls team across projects in North America.

The role combines technical leadership with business development for controls-related services and oversees full lifecycle from design to commissioning. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering and 5+ years of controls engineering experience, including PLC/HMI systems, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, including PLC/HMI systems.
• Strong team leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PLC engineering team, including task assignments, performance evaluations, and mentorship.
• Present customized solutions for controls upgrades and facility expansions to drive new business opportunities.
• Foster long-term client relationships to support ongoing and future projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and executive leadership to align on project execution strategies.
• Schedule engineering tasks based on field and shop requirements to meet critical deadlines.
• Develop and implement sequences of operation per client and project specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system issues on-site and remotely.
• Travel as needed (approximately 10–20%) for client meetings, commissioning, and support.

Skills

Controls engineering

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager to lead the PLC/controls team across projects in North America.

The role combines technical leadership with business development for controls-related services and oversees full lifecycle from design to commissioning. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering and 5+ years of controls engineering experience, including PLC/HMI systems, with strong