Senior Controls & Automation Project Manager

barrywehmiller; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead hardware and software projects across PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and regional partners to deliver automation solutions and drive project execution excellence.

The role focuses on growing the controls business, mentoring staff, and aligning with firm standards to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of automation experience delivering solutions for industrial clients.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and panel design projects, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design.
• Manage proposals, estimates, schedules, resources, staffing, contracts, and quality control.
• Grow local and regional controls and automation business and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor colleagues through feedback, training, and career development.
• Support strategic planning for the controls and automation group.

Skills

Automation design

Electrical systems

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

GE software

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead hardware and software projects across PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and regional partners to deliver automation solutions and drive project execution excellence.

The role focuses on growing the controls business, mentoring staff, and aligning with firm standards to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. Travel is required as needed.