Engineering Leader - Automation & Controls - Richmond, VA

Job Description

The Engineering Leader will provide technical and people leadership for engineering teams supporting automation, controls, and construction projects.

This person will lead and develop engineers, oversee technical project execution, manage engineering resources and technical risk, and validate engineering designs and solutions. They will partner closely with project leadership to solve complex technical challenges, improve engineering processes, and ensure projects are delivered successfully.

This role requires an established engineering leader with previous direct-report management experience and a strong background in controls automation and engineering within construction or controls environments.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or related technical field 7+ years of engineering experience, including experience within construction or controls environments OR Master’s degree + 5+ years of engineering experience Strong controls automation background Prior direct-report management experience Proven experience leading and developing engineering/technical teams Experience overseeing complex technical projects and engineering execution Experience reviewing and validating engineering designs and technical solutions Ability to solve complex technical challenges and manage technical risk Experience with engineering resource planning Knowledge of cost estimating and project budgeting Strong communication skills and experience partnering with project leadership Data center experience BMS/BAS experience PLC controls experience Federal project experience Mission-critical facility experience FE/EIT DBIA certification/training LEED or NICET training Experience with Accubid, EDMS, Visio, SharePoint, SureTrak, or similar engineering/project tools

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.