Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

Job overview

The Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager role is onsite in Salt Lake City, UT; compensation is not specified. The role is with a growing industrial manufacturer and leads engineering work across plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. The manager develops engineering staff and oversees systems and projects that support reliability, modernization, and safe plant operations. The role directs controls architecture, capital projects, troubleshooting, standards compliance, and reliability improvements.

What you'll do

• Lead 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 designs and technical documentation
• manage capital projects through commissioning
• troubleshoot system issues
• ensure standards compliance
• coordinate contractors and suppliers
• support reliability improvements, root-cause analysis, and change management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineering

control systems

engineering manager

industrial automation

plc

scada

instrumentation

capital projects

salt lake city ut

zen sherpa

medical insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance options
• dental and vision insurance
• dependent care FSA
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• paid time off
• employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D
• employee assistance program
• optional life insurance
• pet insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• annual performance bonus of 10%.

Why this role

Leadership role with ownership of major automation and modernization projects and long-term electrical and controls strategy.

About the employer

Zen Sherpa LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.