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Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

Zen Sherpa LLC Spokane, Washington, United States

Business Consulting and Services · 1 employee

7 h ago
engineering-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Lead and develop a team of electrical, controls, and automation engineers while overseeing plant electrical systems and instrumentation. Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

What they look for

Electrical engineering Automation Instrumentation Control systems PLC HMI SCADA DCS Industrial network architecture Capital project management Root-cause analysis Change management NEC standards NFPA standards OSHA compliance Engineering leadership

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of experience in the industry. Candidates must have at least 3 years of engineering leadership experience and proficiency in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance Traditional PPO Medical FSA High Deductible Health Plan HSA Dental insurance Vision insurance Dependent care FSA 401(k) with 4% employer match Paid time off Short-term disability Long-term disability Basic life insurance AD&D Employee assistance program Voluntary life insurance Pet insurance Tuition reimbursement

Full description

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.

  • Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff.
  • Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
  • Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture.
  • Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards.
  • Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
  • Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering.
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.
  • Proven success leading engineering teams and projects.

Preferred

  • PE license.
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business.
  • Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
  • PMP or automation/reliability certifications.
  • Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Why This Role Stands Out• High‑impact leadership role with visibility across operations.

  • Ownership of major automation and modernization projects.
  • Opportunity to shape long‑term electrical and controls strategy.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization.
  • Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
  • Medical insurance options
  • Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
  • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional voluntary life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

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