Lead Controls Architect for Mission-Critical Systems & EPMS

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Controls Design Engineer to own controls architecture, electrical design packages, and delivery for mission‑critical data center projects.

This hands‑on leadership role requires developing detailed designs in AutoCAD, coordinating CAD resources, and delivering complete, buildable engineering packages from concept through commissioning and final as‑builts. The role emphasizes PLC/SCADA architectures, EPMS, and industrial networking across multi‑site

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in controls engineering or related discipline and ability to lead design activities.
• Hands-on experience developing detailed electrical and controls drawings in AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to independently design complete industrial automation control systems.
• Experience coordinating, reviewing, and delivering multi-contributor engineering packages.
• Working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens automation hardware.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA architectures, industrial networking, and distributed I/O.
• Proficiency in control panel design, power distribution, field wiring, and BOM development.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls design activities from concept through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final documentation.
• Develop detailed electrical and controls drawings using AutoCAD.
• Design complete industrial automation systems including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, I/O, terminations, and network diagrams.
• Engineer PLC and I/O hardware configurations and industrial communication architectures.
• Develop detailed bills of materials with part numbers, quantities, and specs.
• Interpret customer specs, SLDs, P&IDs and equipment docs to produce executable designs.
• Establish drawing standards and deliverable expectations; coordinate CAD resources and schedules.
• Review engineering packages for technical accuracy and manufacturability.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA architectures

Industrial networking

BOM development

Electrical design leadership

Coordination of multi-contributor

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens COMOS

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Schneider EcoStruxure

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Controls Design Engineer to own controls architecture, electrical design packages, and delivery for mission‑critical data center projects.

This hands‑on leadership role requires developing detailed designs in AutoCAD, coordinating CAD resources, and delivering complete, buildable engineering packages from concept through commissioning and final as‑builts. The role emphasizes PLC/SCADA architectures, EPMS, and industrial networking across multi‑site