Vice President of Engineering & Controls

Automationtechies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Vice President of Engineering and Controls in Dallas, TX to lead strategic direction, technical execution, and growth of engineering, controls, automation, and systems integration.

You will manage a $50M department P&L, drive engineering standards, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and serve as the technical authority across electrical design, controls, and cybersecurity. This role partners with sales, PM, and operations to deliver on-time, on-budget projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and controls operations, including a department P&L of approximately $50M.
• Manage budgets, staffing, utilization, EBITDA, margins, revenue, and department performance.
• Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices across teams and offices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering and controls teams.
• Serve as the technical authority for electrical design, controls, automation, and systems integration.
• Oversee solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS interfaces, industrial networking, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure engineering work meets applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, UL, and customer requirements.
• Partner with project management, operations, and field services to deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget.
• Support complex projects, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution.
• Partner with sales and business development on project scoping, estimates, proposals, and customer solutions.
• Build long-term customer relationships and represent our client as a technical leader in systems integration.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, quality, safety, and operational performance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Controls engineering

Team development

Customer engagement

Strategic direction

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

DCS interfaces

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity

Job description

Vice President of Engineering and Controls

Dallas, TX

Lead Engineering. Shape Strategy. Drive Results.

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Engineering and Controls to lead the strategic direction, technical execution, and growth of engineering, controls, automation, and systems integration operations.

This is an opportunity for an engineering leader who combines technical expertise with business acumen and understands how to build teams, manage complex projects, engage customers, and deliver profitable results.

What You’ll Lead

• Lead engineering and controls operations, including a department P&L of approximately $50M
• Manage budgets, staffing, utilization, EBITDA, margins, revenue, and department performance
• Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices across teams and offices
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering and controls teams
• Serve as the technical authority for electrical design, controls, automation, and systems integration
• Oversee solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS interfaces, industrial networking, and cybersecurity
• Ensure engineering work meets applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, UL, and customer requirements
• Partner with project management, operations, and field services to deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget
• Support complex projects, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution
• Partner with sales and business development on project scoping, estimates, proposals, and customer solutions
• Build long-term customer relationships and represent our client as a technical leader in systems integration
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, quality, safety, and operational performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master’s preferred
• 12+ years of progressive engineering and controls experience, including significant systems integration experience
• Experience actively managing a $40M+ department-level P&L
• Financial expertise involving EBITDA, margins, revenue, budgets, and staffing
• Proven success leading and developing engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls, automation platforms, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks
• Experience with low-voltage electrical power systems in industrial or commercial environments
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Strong communication, leadership, customer engagement, and decision-making skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical or control systems
• Experience in utilities, power generation, renewables, oil & gas, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of industrial control system cybersecurity standards
• Experience in a service-based or EPC-adjacent organization

Why This Opportunity?

This role puts you at the intersection of engineering leadership, business performance, technology, and customer solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, develop technical talent, guide major systems integration projects, and help shape the future direction of a growing organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.