Senior Controls Designer: Lead PLC/SCADA Projects (Hybrid)

IMEG Corp.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Profit sharing

Dress for Your Day flexibility

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Senior Controls Designer to lead the design and delivery of control systems across projects of varying complexity. You will collaborate with engineers, supervise documentation, and support PLC/HMI programming, with some on-site execution and commissioning.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget oversight, and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Travel up to 20% is required; the position is full-time and hybrid with ESOP benefits and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in control systems automation/consulting or construction industry; 8-12 preferred.
• Proficient in PLC/SCADA, HMI programming, and documentation.
• Experience with on-site commissioning and field support.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for control system projects of all complexities.
• Collaborate to develop hardware specs and submittal documents.
• Perform PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and on-site work.
• Ensure QA of client deliverables and adherence to standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and execution.
• Support proposal development with design scopes and estimates.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Serve as primary contact for internal teams and clients.
• Handle monthly billing, reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead design reviews and provide construction support.
• Mentor staff and build client relationships.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&ID drawings

Control system design

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

SCADA

Job description

IMEG Corp in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Senior Controls Designer to lead the design and delivery of control systems across projects of varying complexity. You will collaborate with engineers, supervise documentation, and support PLC/HMI programming, with some on-site execution and commissioning.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget oversight, and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Travel up to 20% is required; the position is full-time and hybrid with ESOP benefits and ongoing professional