Group Engineering

E Tech Group; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Group Engineering Manager to lead their Controls & Automation team. This remote role involves overseeing automation solutions for critical facilities, ensuring engineering excellence, and fostering team growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in controls engineering and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

401k with match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Family leave

Sick leave

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in controls and automation engineering.
• 5+ years in leadership or management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing controls engineering team.
• Ensure successful execution of automation projects.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

BMS

EPMS

PLC/HMI/SCADA

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About E Tech Group

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We are one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for over 25 years across various industries including Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products, and Food & Beverage.

Our national scale enables us to develop and implement standardized solutions at any facility, regardless of location or local resources.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Group Engineering Manager to lead our Controls & Automation engineering team, focusing on BMS, EPMS, and PLC/HMI/SCADA programming. This role oversees delivery of automation solutions for data centers and critical facilities, ensuring engineering excellence and customer satisfaction.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, provide strategic project direction, and collaborate to expand automation solutions across complex projects.

Role Benefits

This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, build a top-tier team, and influence a fast-growing business. Passion for control systems, leadership, and innovation is essential.

Location

Remote role, but candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL, Tulsa, OK, or West-Central TX.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical and Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing controls engineering team, fostering a culture of rigor and continuous improvement.
2. Engineering Strategy & Standards: Define and enforce best practices, standards, and methodologies for controls projects.
3. Project Oversight: Ensure successful execution of automation projects, aligning with scope, schedule, and budget.
4. Design & Programming Governance: Review and approve key project deliverables, support risk mitigation.
5. Client Engagement: Act as a senior technical liaison, translating client needs into engineering strategies.
6. Mentorship: Support career growth and technical development of engineers.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with project management, procurement, and operations teams.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering (Master’s preferred)
2. Collaborative mindset
3. 10+ years in controls and automation engineering, including experience with BMS/EPMS and PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms
4. 5+ years in leadership or management roles
5. Experience with data center or industrial automation projects
6. Knowledge of system integration, commissioning, and networking
7. Familiarity with communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, SNMP)
8. Proven team management and mentorship experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with automation frameworks or reusable code libraries
2. Knowledge of electrical coordination and cybersecurity in ICS environments
3. Certifications (PMP, PE, Niagara 4, Ignition)
4. Experience in Design-Build or EPC projects
5. Willingness to travel (up to 25%)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, lift 50 lbs., navigate stairs/ladders

Benefits & Perks

• 401k with match, immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Paid time off, holidays, family leave, sick leave
• Training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals.