Great opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering in a role located in the Staunton / Charlottesville, VA Area.

Our client is a market leading manufacturer in the Industrial Refrigeration/HVAC industry looking for a Director of Controls Automation Engineering to lead a team of controls engineers responsible for the programming and implementation of industrial refrigeration automation systems.

This person will be a key figure in driving business development efforts for clients controls upgrades, retrofits, and facility expansions.

Responsibilities

• 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 the executive leadership on project progress, engineering performance, and departmental improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience working with various control system technologies and programming languages
• Experience in the industrial refrigeration or HVAC industry preferred
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and control system architecture.