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Automation Engineering Group Manager

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026

OVERVIEW:

The Automation Engineering Group Manager for the Water/Wastewater team in Dallas, Texas is responsible for leading a team of professionals in the programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning of HMI/PLC based industrial control systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater clients throughout the region. The Automation Engineering Group Manager should have extensive project management, business development, and leadership capabilities. This role includes overseeing and driving the efficiency of the firm’s automation group.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

  • Provide managerial, technical and design services focused on all aspects of municipal and industrial automation projects, including planning, design, commissioning and construction of conveyance and treatment systems.
  • Responsibilities include managing automation personnel, directing tasks, preparing proposals, meeting with clients, growing the business, managing projects, quality control, engineering evaluations, preparing technical reports, and the overseeing of full aspects of configuring industrial control systems. 
  • Actively engage in industry events by participation in professional organizations and sharing expertise through conference presentations and committee participation.  Train and mentor subordinates of various levels and experience to enhance their career development.
  • Lead a project team in multiple locations.
  • Be responsible for various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or similar degree required with Texas PE registration or ability to quickly acquire PE through reciprocity within 6 months.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in municipal and industrial projects, specifically in the control system programming field and minimum of 3 years of experience serving in a project management capacity.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage scope, schedule and budget on projects as well as overall financial performance of a team.
  • Experience with technical writing, networking, cybersecurity, PLC programming, and HMI programming required.
  • Technically competent, a team player with excellent verbal and written communications abilities.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record. 

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • Texas P.E. Licensure.
  • Experience with Water/Wastewater municipal and industrial projects.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
  • Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

 

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

 

 

 

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