Vice President of Engineering and Controls

Job overview

The Vice President of Engineering and Controls role is onsite in Dallas, TX; compensation is not specified. The role leads engineering, controls, automation, and systems integration operations for the client organization. The position sets strategic direction and oversees technical execution and business performance, including department budgets, staffing, and a stated approximate $50 million P&L. It develops engineering teams and standards, serves as a technical authority, and partners across project delivery, field services, sales, and business development to deliver customer solutions and profitable results.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering and controls operations and department performance
• manage budgets, staffing, utilization, EBITDA, margins, and revenue
• establish engineering standards and design practices
• lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
• oversee electrical design, controls, automation, and systems integration
• guide solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS interfaces, industrial networking, and cybersecurity
• partner with project management, operations, field services, sales, and business development
• support complex projects, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting
• drive continuous improvement, quality, safety, and operational performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering leadership

vice president

controls engineering

automation

systems integration

electrical design

plcs

hmis

scada

industrial networking

dallas tx

automationtechies

visa sponsorship not available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related technical discipline, 12+ years of progressive engineering and controls experience, systems integration experience, and experience managing a $40M+ department-level P&L. A master’s degree and PE license are preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Automationtechies is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.