Project Leader Engineering I - Controls

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in the United States (Georgia) seeks an experienced control systems engineer to lead design from concept to client handover for large-scale material and baggage handling systems.

The role emphasizes compliance with specs, codes, and client requirements, and requires coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will manage documentation, perform design reviews, and present technical solutions to diverse stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Execute the health and safety analysis and be responsible for the safety coordination during the engineering phase of the control system design activities

Skills

Project management

Team Leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Travel up to 25%

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Navisworks

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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)
• Execute the health and safety analysis and be responsible for the safety coordination during the engineering phase of the control system design activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience in implementing and managing highly complex and large scale material & 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
• Team Leadership and Client Relations Experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing MS project, Primavera, or other scheduling software
• Knowledge of (mechanical) engineering theories and principles
• Familiar with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software (i.e. AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks)
• Knowledge of TSA Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS)

Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities

• Technical knowledge/background in material handling processes
• Proactive and hands on work ethic
• Self‑motivated with proven ability in problem solving, especially in intense situations
• Pragmatic and capable to balance quality, lead time, costs, and technology
• Ability to lead a specialized team responsible for complex project(s)
• Motivator and trainer for coworkers
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while working effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Familiarity with project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.