Group Engineering Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on the design, development, and commissioning of controls systems. Foster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and enforce engineering best practices, design standards, and programming methodologies across all controls projects. Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of solutions across global project deployments.
• Oversee the successful execution of automation projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Provide high-level technical input on system architectures, control strategies, and integration requirements.
• Review and approve critical project deliverables, including sequence of operations (SOOs), control panel designs, network diagrams, and PLC/HMI/SCADA programs. Support risk mitigation through technical audits and design reviews.
• Act as a senior technical liaison to key clients and partners. Translate client requirements into engineering strategies and ensure projects meet or exceed expectations.
• Mentor senior engineers and team leads, supporting career development and technical growth. Implement training programs to keep the team current with evolving technologies and tools.
• Work closely with project management, business development, procurement, and field operations teams to ensure engineering alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in controls and automation engineering, including extensive experience in BMS/EPMS design and integration.
• PLC/HMI/SCADA programming across platforms like Rockwell, Siemens, Tridium, Ignition, or Schneider.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
• Strong background in data center, mission-critical, or industrial automation projects.
• Deep understanding of system integration, field commissioning, and controls network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, OPC, SNMP).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing or implementing design automation frameworks or reusable code libraries.
• Familiarity with MEP and electrical one-line coordination.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations in industrial control system (ICS) environments.
• Certifications such as PMP, PE, Niagara 4, or Ignition.
• Experience in a Design-Build or EPC project environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 50%) for team or project oversight.

Benefits & Perks

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Training and continuing education from day one to support career advancement.