Lead Controls Engineer – Projects

Vanderlande; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Dallas, TX, seeks a Project Leader Engineering I - Controls to lead the design and implementation of automated control systems. You will guide teams through planning, design, fabrication, and commissioning to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in complex control systems, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA, electrical panel design, and networked control architectures. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years experience in implementing and managing highly complex material & baggage handling systems.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design and engineering of instrumentation and control systems in heavy industrial facilities.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with integration and configuration management.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Electrical design of panels, I/O, motor/VFD controls, and Ethernet-based networks.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects from conception through client handover with a positive result contribution on technical performance, financial results and the organization.
• Manage the control system design from hardware, system and network design, software development (PLC and/or PC related systems), electrical installation, integration of different components, system commissioning and testing through to final handover to the customer.
• Oversight primarily includes work performed by control system subcontractors but also by internal employees.
• Manage control system design activities to ensure that the design complies with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews and approve technical documentation, including low-voltage drawings, panel drawings, I/O drawings, network drawings, test plans, and operating manuals.
• Manage all control system documentation during the project, including internal review, customer approval, document control, and final project archiving.
• Participate in project meetings, working interactively with colleagues, customers, and subcontractors to develop/maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinate with the Project Leader Engineering and/or Project Manager to manage project timelines and resources, communicating status updates and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Confidently present technical solutions to stakeholders; respond to technical concerns and answer questions clearly.
• Manage requirements and changes throughout the project life cycle.
• Assist with quotation bids with the systems and sales departments on new projects and/or on project changes.
• Communicate and work closely with other groups within Vanderlande and the project team (mechanical engineering, project management, planning, supply chain, sales department, service and installation).
• Execute the health and safety analysis and be responsible for safety coordination during the engineering phase.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Technical problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

REVIT

Navisworks

Job description

Vanderlande in Dallas, TX, seeks a Project Leader Engineering I - Controls to lead the design and implementation of automated control systems. You will guide teams through planning, design, fabrication, and commissioning to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in complex control systems, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA, electrical panel design, and networked control architectures. Travel up to 25% is expected.