Lead Controls Engineer - AI-Driven Manufacturing

SSOE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a growing client base across multiple manufacturing sectors. The role emphasizes complex control system design, project leadership, and collaboration with owner and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing, a bachelor's in engineering, and 10+ years of experience, with the possibility of remote work and travel up to 40% to meet client needs. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• P.E. license preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, HMI, MES, and SCADA systems from a business perspective.
• Willingness to travel 20%–40% and ability to work remotely as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take an active part in client contact and provides technical support to business development efforts.
• Participate in the provision of high-level consulting services to clients.
• Act as an owner's representative to define new control system requirements and project responsibilities.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of contract proposals by defining scope and providing estimates for engineering work.
• Become a trusted partner for stakeholders making critical design decisions.
• Coordinate areas of responsibility to SSOE teams, owner teams, vendors, and subconsultants.
• Delegate project work to appropriate departments and discipline leads. Oversees multiple project teams while acting as a subject matter expert.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
• Anticipate process and design roadblocks and proactively address issues prior to negative impact on business operations.
• Navigate the risk and hazard assessment process, hierarchy of protective measures, proper selection of mitigation techniques including mechanical safeguarding and electrical control system performance requirements for severity, frequency / exposure, and possibility / avoidance.
• Evaluate and advance machine / system / automation safety issues into the engineering phase and through to construction and operational phases.
• Recognize common failure modes, fail safe concepts for mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Participate in company safety programs.
• Acts as a mentor, coach, tutor and resource for less experienced staff.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Communication

Remote work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI

MES

SCADA

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a growing client base across multiple manufacturing sectors. The role emphasizes complex control system design, project leadership, and collaboration with owner and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing, a bachelor's in engineering, and 10+ years of experience, with the possibility of remote work and travel up to 40% to meet client needs. Competitive benefits apply.