Engineering Team Lead: Controls & BAS Projects

| GrayMatter |; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short term disability &

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, andPar

Long term disability, accident, etc.

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight for a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists while actively contributing to BAS projects. This hands-on player/coach role blends people leadership with advanced controls engineering expertise to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

The role requires leading performance reviews, ensuring scope/schedule/budget adherence, and supporting recruiting efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field or related experience.
• 5–8+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering BAS projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight for a team of engineers and specialists.
• Lead BAS projects with scope, schedule, budget, and quality accountability.
• Deliver controls engineering, commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration.
• Perform onsite troubleshooting, testing, and technical support activities.
• Collaborate with PM, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure successful execution.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Client relationship

Travel flexibility (up to 50%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Job description

GrayMatter is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight for a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists while actively contributing to BAS projects. This hands-on player/coach role blends people leadership with advanced controls engineering expertise to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

The role requires leading performance reviews, ensuring scope/schedule/budget adherence, and supporting recruiting efforts.