Lead Controls Engineer & Team Coach

| GrayMatter |; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

GrayMatter seeks an Engineering Team Lead to supervise Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists while hands-on delivering Building Automation Services (BAS) projects. This player/coach role combines leadership with advanced controls expertise to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

You will lead commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration, mentor staff, and drive best practices across projects. Expect significant client interaction and field work across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent combos may be considered.
• 5-8+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• 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/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 client sites.
• Technical certifications and BAS experience preferred.
• Commitment to GrayMatter's core values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Networking TCP/IP

Communication skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Job description

GrayMatter seeks an Engineering Team Lead to supervise Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists while hands-on delivering Building Automation Services (BAS) projects. This player/coach role combines leadership with advanced controls expertise to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

You will lead commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration, mentor staff, and drive best practices across projects. Expect significant client interaction and field work across sites.