Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (personal use)

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a leader for automation projects in Sioux City, Iowa. This role involves overseeing the design and development of control systems crucial for municipal and industrial infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming skills and experience with SCADA systems. Benefits include a company vehicle for personal use, comprehensive health coverage, and paid time off. Join us to make a significant impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming background required.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms needed.
• Proven ability to lead controls projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of PLC and HMI applications.
• Oversee control system commissioning.
• Manage project execution and schedules.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA platforms

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field

Job description

Join a well-established, forward-thinking automation integrator with decades of success delivering cutting-edge control systems across municipal water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you will drive technical execution, mentor engineering teams, and lead critical automation projects that communities rely on every day.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Leadership & Ownership – Lead multidisciplinary controls projects from concept through commissioning
• Technical Influence – Guide automation standards, system architecture, and best practices
• Modern Technology Stack – Work across leading PLC/HMI platforms and advanced communications systems
• Highly Visible Work – Your solutions directly support essential infrastructure and public utilities
• Company Vehicle + Personal Use – Take home a fully provided vehicle you can use outside of work
• Strong Stability – Backed by decades of industry success and consistent project flow

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of PLC and HMI applications for complex SCADA systems
• Oversee control system commissioning, including instrumentation, drives, and motor controls
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to controls engineers and field personnel
• Manage project execution, schedules, technical deliverables, and client coordination
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including fiber, radio telemetry, and broadband systems
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to clients throughout project lifecycle and ongoing support
• Support proposal development, system architecture decisions, and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong PLC programming background (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE, or similar)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Cimplicity, Ignition, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead controls projects and coordinate technical teams
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience within industrial environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with clients, engineering teams, and end users
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred

Travel

• Approximately 25% overnight travel within the Midwest
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle (available for personal use)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance