Job Description and Application
Travel: 0-10%
Benefits: Schedule Flexibility and 9/80 Option, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus, Health (company pays employee premium 100%), HSA, Dental, Vision, 401k, Profit-Sharing Bonus, Annual Merit and Cost of Living Increase, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Paid Volunteer Time Off, Telehealth, Life Insurance, Discounted Gym Membership.
Overview
TEC Systems Group is looking for a Senior Design Engineer – Controls & Automation with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to lead and expand our design team. This role requires a strong background in control system design, automation integration, and industry compliance, as well as proven leadership experience in managing design teams and mentoring engineers.
As a key technical leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing control automation solutions, collaborating with clients and project teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. In addition to leading a small design team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling and developing the team over time to support company growth.
Essential Functions
- Lead and manage a small design team, with the goal of expanding the team as the company grows.
- Assist in the development and coordination of interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Design integrated automation solutions that align with client needs, safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Develop control system designs, including hardware specifications, software integration, and commissioning.
- Provides and/or coordinates training, technical guidance, and instruction to personnel within the department.
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution and alignment with overall objectives.
- Create engineering documentation such as P&IDs, industrial control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and network architecture.
- Implement innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex design challenges in control automation projects.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project proposals for clients and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of project hours, tasks, and deliverables to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in automation and control systems.
- Assist in procuring automation components and stay updated on emerging technologies.
Qualifications / Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC & HMI programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with specific PLC platforms such as Rockwell.
- Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, and other relevant industry standards.
- Experience in designing and specifying industrial control panels, motor control centers, and safety systems.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to drive projects and team performance.
- Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers; must be able to accept constructive criticism.
- Must be able to multitask and complete assignments on time.
- Ability to adapt to changes in project requirements and be open to learning new drafting software and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement creative and effective design solutions.
- Attention to detail in creating and reviewing electrical designs and drawings, ensuring all specifications are followed and discrepancies are promptly identified and corrected.