Panel Shop Lead — Industrial Automation & Wiring

Tetra Tech Digital Systems; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems in Conroe, TX is seeking an experienced Panel Shop Foreman to lead our industrial controls panel fabrication team. You will supervise technicians, coordinate schedules, review electrical schematics, and ensure safety and quality standards for on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in panel fabrication and 2+ years in supervision, plus hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and NEC/UL compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial control panel fabrication experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a panel shop, electrical shop, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise panel shop technicians and production personnel.
• Assign daily work, manage schedules, and monitor project progress.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Oversee the assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection of industrial control panels.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, NEC, UL, and company standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, and field teams.
• Manage materials, inventory, and shop resources.
• Mentor employees and support training and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Read schematics

Electrical knowledge

Project supervision

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in Electrical Technology/Automation

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Motor controls

Instrumentation

SCADA

NEC knowledge

UL 508A

Job description

Tetra Tech Digital Systems in Conroe, TX is seeking an experienced Panel Shop Foreman to lead our industrial controls panel fabrication team. You will supervise technicians, coordinate schedules, review electrical schematics, and ensure safety and quality standards for on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in panel fabrication and 2+ years in supervision, plus hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and NEC/UL compliance.