Lead Automation Project Engineer

Core Group Resources; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design, programming, execution, and commissioning of industrial automation and control projects. The role includes owning technical design from start to finish, with hands-on PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls design, and system commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering activities on large-scale projects, validate drawings and programs, and support FAT and onsite commissioning while maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering/technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of controls engineering experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specs, diagrams, and schedules.
• Capable of independent work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce BOMs, labor estimates, and take-offs from bid documents.
• Lead project kickoff and clarify scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain design documentation and control manifests.
• Communicate requirements to engineers and vendors.
• Verify designs, drawings, programs, and FAT/submittals.
• Configure electrical schematics, sizing, and SCCR calculations.
• Lead onsite startup and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple engineers.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical controls

Industrial networks

System commissioning

Project coordination

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

PROFINET

VFD configuration

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design, programming, execution, and commissioning of industrial automation and control projects. The role includes owning technical design from start to finish, with hands-on PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls design, and system commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering activities on large-scale projects, validate drawings and programs, and support FAT and onsite commissioning while maintaining schedules and budgets.