Lead Controls Engineer for Projects

Vanderlande; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Leader Engineering I - Controls to guide multi-disciplinary teams in the design, integration, and deployment of automated control systems for large-scale material handling projects.

The role combines technical leadership with project management, requiring hands-on engineering expertise, strong communication, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years in design and engineering of instrumentation and control systems.
• Travel up to 25% must be possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception through client handover with a focus on technical performance, financial results, and organizational success.
• Oversee control system design including hardware, software, electrical installation, and commissioning through final handover.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure compliance with specs, codes and client requirements.
• Present technical solutions to stakeholders and manage requirements and changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Travel up to 25%

Industrial control knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Vanderlande in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Leader Engineering I - Controls to guide multi-disciplinary teams in the design, integration, and deployment of automated control systems for large-scale material handling projects.

The role combines technical leadership with project management, requiring hands-on engineering expertise, strong communication, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.