Senior Automation & Controls Project Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer at a Senior Lead level to oversee the discipline on complex projects across multiple locations, directing staff from entry to senior levels. You will manage design development, coordinate with project teams, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Location options include Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, Dallas, or Houston; you will lead advanced control system design, P&ID development, and field execution while

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of design firm experience.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• ISA Certified Automation Professional.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in discipline-specific software.
• Advanced knowledge of cGMPs and/or experience with R&D labs, biotechnology, pharma, food & nutrition.
• Attend external seminars/conferences for professional development.
• Expert experience with engineering calculations and discipline design.
• Expert experience with control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings and field wiring plans.
• Expert experience developing P&IDs.
• Expert experience with electrical code and applicable standards.
• Cross-discipline coordination with project teams and construction partners.
• Designing Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of building/mechanical codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project discipline budgets on simple to complex projects.
• Lead workflows and execution of design and engineering support staff.
• Work with PM on proposal development, man-hour planning and scheduling.
• Identify and resolve non-compliant conditions during site walks and surveys.
• Develop construction drawing packages and write specifications.
• Provide lead support for RFIs, submittals, punch lists and progress reports.
• Conduct technical and leadership interviews.
• Quality-check documents and verify design calculations.
• Mentor Discipline Engineers and Designers.
• Lead advanced project system design programming and master planning.
• Direct a team of discipline staff on complex project tasks.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering calculations

Cross-discipline coordination

P&ID development

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific field

Professional Engineer registration

ISA Certified Automation Professional

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

discipline-specific software

Job description

CRB is seeking an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer at a Senior Lead level to oversee the discipline on complex projects across multiple locations, directing staff from entry to senior levels. You will manage design development, coordinate with project teams, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Location options include Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, Dallas, or Houston; you will lead advanced control system design, P&ID development, and field execution while