Project Leader 2, Automation Systems

Job overview

The Project Leader 2, Automation Systems role is onsite in Caroline County, VA, with compensation of $134,880–$168,900 per year. The role supports M.C. Dean’s Modular Mission Critical manufacturing campus, which produces modular products for data centers and critical infrastructure. The project leader manages automation systems projects from initiation through completion, coordinating teams, clients, budgets, schedules, quality, and technical delivery. The role helps deliver integrated systems that meet project requirements and applicable standards while supporting customer satisfaction and project performance.

What you'll do

• Lead automation systems projects and manage scope, budget, and schedule
• define requirements and deliverables with clients and engineering teams
• develop project plans and schedules
• monitor progress, risks, and changes
• lead engineers, technicians, and support staff
• manage client communications
• ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• manage budgets, resources, procurement, and project financials
• provide technical guidance on switchgear, power distribution, metering, and motor control centers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project leader 2

automation systems

project management

caroline county va

m.c. dean

data centers

electrical projects

team leadership

client management

25% travel

$134,880–$168,900/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Approximately 25% travel is expected. Requires a master’s degree in engineering with 7+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years; experience with electrical projects from $500,000 to $10 million is required. PMP or CAP certifications are highly desirable.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. Sector: 33.