Electrical And Control Systems Engineering Manager

Zen Sherpa LLC
  • Seattle, WA
    1 day ago

    Job 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.

    Requirements

    • 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.

    Benefits

    • 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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeattle, WA

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Engineeringunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
    • Distribution Controlunmatched
    • Distribution Managementunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
    • ISA Standardsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)unmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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