Project Leader, Engineering – Controls

Jobtailor; Marietta (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a senior Control Systems Engineer to lead design & execution of complex baggage handling and material handling projects. You will supervise hardware, PLC/SCADA software, electrical panels, I/O networks and system integration from conception through client handover.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive documentation review, and collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to meet specifications and codes while maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in implementing and managing highly complex material and/or baggage handling systems.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and engineering of instrumentation and control systems for heavy industrial facilities.
• Project management experience.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects from conception through handover with positive results on technical performance, financial results and organization.
• Manage control system design from hardware, system and network design, software development, electrical installation, integration and testing to customer handover.
• Oversee work by subcontractors and internal staff to ensure compliance with specs and client requirements.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including electrical drawings, I/O drawings, network diagrams, test plans and operating manuals.
• Maintain project documentation, approvals, and archiving.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to manage timelines and resources.

Skills

Control System Design

Project Management

PLC/SCADA

Electrical Panels

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Ethernet Networks

SCADA Systems

HMI Design

Job description

• 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 (up to 480V) electrical controls 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 and comfortably present technical solutions to stakeholders; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner
• 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 (i.e., mechanical engineering, project management, planning, supply chain, sales department, service and installation)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience in implementing and managing highly complex and large scale material &/or baggage handling systems
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and engineering of instrumentation and control systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial facilities, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new or brownfield facilities
• Project management experience
• Experience with integration and configuration management
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%
• Knowledge of digital hardware and software components commonly used in industrial control system platforms, such as: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems
• Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
• Previous experience in leading a controls engineering team
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
• An aptitude for technical problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, experience working in a team environment, and a client service focus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex control system design projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in technical documentation review and project management within the context of large-scale industrial systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Control System Design Management
• Project Management Experience
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Electrical Design of Panels and I/O Systems
• Integration and Configuration Management

Hard Skills

• Control System Design
• Electrical Installation
• System Commissioning
• Technical Documentation Review
• Digital Hardware and Software Knowledge
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• SCADA Systems
• Motor/VFD Controls
• Ethernet-Based Networks
• Design Drawing Review

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written and Oral Communication
• Technical Problem Solving
• Client Service Focus
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Material Handling Systems
• Baggage Handling Systems
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Integrated System Design
• Brownfield Facilities