Senior Controls & Automation Project Leader (Boise)

barrywehmiller; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller seeks a Lead Controls and Automation Engineer to oversee complex projects from planning through delivery, while helping develop the local and regional business and guiding teams to meet client expectations.

You will design electrical control systems, program PLC/HMI/SCADA, select hardware, mentor staff, manage proposals and schedules, and collaborate with finance for accurate reporting, travel for installations, and customer meetings to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years delivering automation solutions for industrial clients.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software.
• Willingness to travel for installations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automation work from planning through delivery, including hardware design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and project documentation.
• Manage proposals, estimates, schedules, staffing, contracts, and reporting.
• Build client relationships and support regional growth of controls services.
• Mentor technical staff and collaborate with recruiting on hiring.
• Contribute to annual plans, strategic planning, and quarterly reporting.
• Coordinate with finance for accurate project and group reporting.

Skills

Automation project oversight

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Strategic planning

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Wonderware

GE Digital

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller seeks a Lead Controls and Automation Engineer to oversee complex projects from planning through delivery, while helping develop the local and regional business and guiding teams to meet client expectations.

You will design electrical control systems, program PLC/HMI/SCADA, select hardware, mentor staff, manage proposals and schedules, and collaborate with finance for accurate reporting, travel for installations, and customer meetings to drive growth.