Senior Controls Designer - PLC/SCADA & HMI Lead

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and engineering for control system projects, including PLC/SCADA, motor starters, and enclosures. You will collaborate with Controls Project Designers on hardware specs, submittals, and solutions, and perform PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and on-site implementation.

You will ensure QA of client deliverables, manage scope, schedules, and billing, mentor staff, and maintain client relationships while traveling up to

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7+ years in control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction.
• 11+ years in control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction industry.
• Strong expertise in design techniques, tools, and production of technical plans and specifications.
• Proficiency interpreting and creating controls documentation, including P&ID drawings and symbols.
• Skilled in managing and completing moderately complex control system designs.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, IO testing, and drive setup.
• Strong technical and analytical skills across controls design.
• Ability to perform PLC programming and HMI development independently.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience mentoring, training, and leading team members.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, with occasional overnight stays of up to two weeks.
• Associates degree or certificate in Automation and Instrumentation or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for control system projects, including PLC/SCADA, motor starters, PLC/SCADA integration, and control enclosures.
• Collaborate with Controls Project Designers on engineering solutions, hardware specifications, and submittal documents.
• Perform PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and on-site implementation.
• Ensure quality assurance of client deliverables and adherence to standards and codes.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and execution.
• Support proposals with design scopes, fee estimates, and contract reviews.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track milestones.
• Serve as primary contact for internal teams and clients.
• Handle monthly billing, financial reporting, and project forecasting.
• Lead design reviews and provide construction support.
• Conduct site visits, manage change orders, and resolve client or construction issues.
• Mentor and train staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Control System Design

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Associates Degree or Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation or Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and engineering for control system projects, including PLC/SCADA, motor starters, and enclosures. You will collaborate with Controls Project Designers on hardware specs, submittals, and solutions, and perform PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and on-site implementation.

You will ensure QA of client deliverables, manage scope, schedules, and billing, mentor staff, and maintain client relationships while traveling up to