Lead PLC/HMI/SCADA Controls Engineer for Power Systems

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to architect and deliver connected power monitoring and control ecosystems.

This role entails owning projects from platform selection through field testing, with end‑to‑end responsibility for schedule, cost, and technical outcomes. You will lead multi-site programs, guide platform decisions, manage budgets, and mentor a team of control engineers, while interfacing with customers and suppliers to ensure profitability

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSME, or equivalent practical experience in industrial control systems or related education
• Minimum of 3+ years in industry
• Expert-level experience with PLC-based control / HMI / SCADA systems (Inductive Automation, Rockwell, Wonderware, Schneider)
• Expert knowledge of advanced network topologies including EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, PROFINET, and IO-Link
• Hands‑on experience developing in IPC-based environments using CODESYS
• Broad technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines
• Proven experience in risk management and mitigation for complex projects
• Demonstrated budget and expense management capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relationship‑building skills
• Proven track record leading engineering teams and project initiatives

Responsibilities

• Owning complete customer, program, and project delivery for connected services applications from $50K to $20M
• Selecting platforms and technologies, defining system architecture, and driving technical reviews
• Providing leadership for project execution across technical, financial, and commercial aspects
• Acting as primary customer interface on major projects, owning technical, schedule, and cost baselines
• Leading or supporting financial negotiations on proposals, estimates, quotations, change orders, and change directives
• Coordinating internal engineering, technical field personnel, and third-party suppliers for Electrical Power Delivery, Equipment, and Modular systems
• Collaborating with Sales, Solution Development, Engineering, Manufacturing / Production, and Service to deliver solutions and ensure customer satisfaction and profitability
• Supporting hiring, development, and retention of a top-tier team of Control System Engineers and Specialists
• Providing indirect leadership for project and initiative teams of approximately 5–10 reports
• Identifying execution risks early and implementing mitigation strategies
• Managing budgets, expenses, and purchasing decisions tied to project success
• Presenting project activity and financial updates to customer and internal stakeholder audiences

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Education

BSEE or BSME, or equivalent

Tools

Inductive Automation

Rockwell

Wonderware

Schneider

CODESYS

EtherNet/IP

Modbus RTU/TCP

PROFINET

IO-Link

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to architect and deliver connected power monitoring and control ecosystems.

This role entails owning projects from platform selection through field testing, with end‑to‑end responsibility for schedule, cost, and technical outcomes. You will lead multi-site programs, guide platform decisions, manage budgets, and mentor a team of control engineers, while interfacing with customers and suppliers to ensure profitability