Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager *Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site | Approximately 15% Travel* Are you an experienced *Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering leader* who still enjoys the technical side of engineering? We're partnering with an established industrial manufacturer to hire an *Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager* to lead and develop a talented engineering team while driving major electrical, controls, automation, and capital projects. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who has built their career in *industrial electrical engineering and controls/automation* and has progressed into leading engineers and technical teams. You'll have the opportunity to *lead people, influence engineering strategy, own major projects, and remain technically involved* rather than moving into a purely administrative management role. What You'll Be Doing * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical, controls, and automation engineers and technical staff * Set engineering priorities, allocate resources, and drive project execution * Provide technical leadership across *PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems* * Oversee industrial electrical systems including *power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, motor controls, and instrumentation* * Review engineering designs, specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation * Lead major electrical and automation projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and startup * Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and technical risks * Work with engineering contractors, system integrators, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers * Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Safety, Project Management, and senior leadership * Drive improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, productivity, safety, and automation * Help solve complex electrical and controls problems when the team needs technical leadership * Develop engineering standards and support continuous improvement across the organization What We're Looking For We're looking for an *engineering leader first — not someone who checks every possible box.* You could be a strong fit if you have: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline * *8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, controls, or industrial automation* * *3+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing engineers or technical teams* * A strong technical foundation in *industrial controls and automation* * Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA and/or DCS systems * Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment such as power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, motor controls, and instrumentation * Experience leading engineering, automation, or capital projects * Experience working in manufacturing, industrial equipment, process operations, or another industrial environment * The ability to lead engineers while remaining technically credible with the team Don't Check Every Box? *We still want to hear from you.* If you've built a strong career in electrical engineering, controls, or industrial automation and are currently managing engineers—or you're an experienced engineering supervisor ready for the next step—we encourage you to apply. Experience with a PE license, PMP, advanced degree, reliability engineering, industrial cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, arc-flash programs, or specific industry standards is valuable, *but it is not what will make or break the right candidate.* Why Consider This Opportunity? This isn't just another engineering management position. You'll have the opportunity to: * *Lead and develop a strong technical team* * Remain involved in meaningful engineering decisions * Own significant electrical and automation initiatives * Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning * Influence engineering processes and technical standards * Work directly with senior leadership * Make a measurable impact on reliability, productivity, safety, and operational performance * Build and develop an engineering organization rather than simply maintain one This is a *permanent, direct-hire opportunity* with an established industrial organization. Location This position is *full-time and on-site*. Approximately *15% travel* is expected for projects, commissioning, company operations, and vendor support. Candidates interested in relocation are encouraged to apply. Interested? If you're currently an *Electrical Engineering Manager, Controls Engineering Manager, Automation Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, Controls Supervisor, Electrical Engineering Supervisor, or senior engineering leader* with a strong controls/electrical background, we'd like to hear from you. *Apply with your resume for a confidential conversation. We'll provide qualified candidates with additional information about the company, compensation, team, and opportunity before moving forward.* Pay: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: * Relocation assistance Work Location: In person