Lead Controls Engineer – Building Automation

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid disability and life

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Additional benefits available

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 hands-on on Building Automation Services (BAS) projects.

This player/coach role blends people leadership with advanced controls engineering expertise to ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• 5–8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and managing technical teams.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial automation, and application programming.
• Advanced understanding of controls systems, SCADA, PLCs, and building or power management systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of networking and TCP/IP communications.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support client sites.
• Technical certifications and prior BAS industry experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews, establish development goals, and support career growth for team members.
• Execute BAS projects while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Deliver controls engineering, commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration services.
• Perform onsite troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and technical support activities.
• Partner with project management, engineering, commissioning, and commercial teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive client satisfaction and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Support resource planning, utilization management, and scheduling for assigned team members.
• Assist with the development of controls standards, best practices, and team processes.
• Participate in pre-sales activities including project scoping, bill of materials development, and proposal support.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Networking TCP/IP

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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 hands-on on Building Automation Services (BAS) projects.

This player/coach role blends people leadership with advanced controls engineering expertise to ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and team development.