What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Control Engineer position at Henneman Engineering, Inc?
Industrial Technology Group (ITG), a division of Henneman Engineering, provides comprehensive engineering solutions and consulting services for industrial clients across manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, power generation, renewable fuels, and other process-driven environments. The ITG team supports clients through project management, process design, mechanical, electrical, chemical, controls, instrumentation, integration, and reliability engineering services.
ITG is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer. This is a senior leadership position for an engineer with 15 years of controls experience who can combine technical expertise with project leadership, business/client development, and team building.
The ideal candidate will lead controls projects from concept through startup while developing new client relationships, maintaining and expanding client relationships, identifying talented engineers to join the team, and mentoring and developing team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the ITG Controls Department. Develop business, maintain current client relationships, and manage the team members.
- Design, program, troubleshoot, modify, and support industrial automation and control systems for client facilities.
- Develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, control panel, motor control, and process control solutions for industrial applications.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and other automation platforms used in manufacturing and process environments.
- Prepare electrical schematics, control narratives, P&IDs, panel layouts, instrumentation documentation, and related design deliverables using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Provide commissioning, startup, technical troubleshooting, and field support at client sites.
- Write proposals, define project scope, support cost estimates, track budgets, and manage billable project time.
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, agencies, and internal engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluate existing systems, recommend process improvements, and develop practical engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, automation, and performance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 15 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a closely related environment.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, and control system troubleshooting.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and/or Siemens automation platforms.
- Experience using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for industrial electrical or controls design.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation systems in live industrial, manufacturing, utility, or process environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and internal engineering teams.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites, primarily local and regional travel with minimal overnight travel expected.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain professional licensure.
- Project management experience, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, billable hour tracking, and client communication. Proposal writing, estimating, and client-facing consulting experience.
- Experience with Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk, TIA Portal, Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, MES, industrial networking, servo systems, drives, and instrumentation.
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, food & bev, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, energy, or renewable fuels.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary to be determined based on experience, licensure, technical expertise, and project management capability.
- Benefits package includes paid holidays, vacation, health/dental/vision, S/L disability, life insurance, 401(k) program with a discretionary employee match, and a parental leave policy. Relocation assistance may be available.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000