Director Of Controls Engineering

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Controls to lead and manage a talented team of controls engineers. This role involves driving new business acquisition, building lasting client relationships, and collaborating with various departments to align with company goals.

• Lead and manage a team of controls engineers, including task delegation, performance evaluations, and mentorship.
• Drive new business acquisition by presenting solutions for controls upgrades and facility expansions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients to identify and close new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with executives and other departments to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Oversee engineering task scheduling in line with shop and field schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Develop and implement sequences of operations for equipment in line with client project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to troubleshoot electrical/programming issues both remotely and on-site.
• Occasionally travel (10-20%) for client meetings, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems during construction projects.
• Provide high-level technical support to manufacturing & construction teams when addressing complex issues.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure proper equipment selections for design projects.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, engineering performance, and departmental improvements.

• 5 years of experience working with various control system technologies and programming languages.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team with varying experience levels, technical abilities, and skillsets.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to confidently interact with executives, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Prior construction or manufacturing experience.

• Expertise in ammonia and CO2-based refrigeration systems, with a deep understanding of relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Ability and willingness to travel to construction sites nationwide.

The headquarters is located in Lyndhurst, with a total of about 250 employees, including 80 engineers and 120 operations staff. The company has doubled in size over the last two years and specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing customized, turn-key industrial refrigeration systems. The team managed by this role consists of around 10 controls engineers, whose experience ranges from 2 to over 20 years.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lyndhurst, VA.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Great 401k and PTO benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Lyndhurst,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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Salary : $150,000 - $200,000