Engineering Team Lead - Controls & BAS Projects

| GrayMatter |; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Long-term disability and life保险

Job summary

GrayMatter seeks an Engineering Team Lead to guide a group of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists. This role blends leadership with hands-on engineering to deliver Building Automation Services (BAS) projects and ensure client satisfaction.

You will mentor the team, oversee PLC programming and SCADA integrations, and collaborate with management to drive project success while expanding technical capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• 5–8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical teams.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial automation, and application programming.
• Advanced understanding of controls systems, SCADA, PLCs, and building or power management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of networking and TCP/IP communications.
• Travel up to 50% to support client sites.
• Technical certifications and BAS industry experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career growth for team members.
• Execute BAS projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Deliver controls engineering, commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration services.
• Perform onsite troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and technical support.
• Partner with project management, engineering, commissioning, and commercial teams for project execution.
• Drive client satisfaction and maintain strong customer relationships throughout lifecycles.
• Support resource planning, utilization, scheduling for team members.
• Assist with development of controls standards, best practices, and team processes.
• Participate in pre-sales activities including scoping, BOM development, and proposal support.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Troubleshooting

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

GrayMatter seeks an Engineering Team Lead to guide a group of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists. This role blends leadership with hands-on engineering to deliver Building Automation Services (BAS) projects and ensure client satisfaction.

You will mentor the team, oversee PLC programming and SCADA integrations, and collaborate with management to drive project success while expanding technical capabilities across the organization.