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What is the role of a Engineering Team Leader at CEC Controls Company Inc?

The Engineering Team Leader position at CEC Controls Company Inc is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Engineering field.

Where is this Engineering Team Leader job located?

Warren, Michigan, 48088, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Engineering Team Leader role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Engineering Team Leader job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Engineering Team Leader job near me in Warren, Michigan at CEC Controls Company Inc

Overview:

CEC Controls is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead our Michigan Process Controls group, serving the water and wastewater sector. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise across the full control systems lifecycle — design, engineering, startup, testing, and implementation — within water/wastewater and related process industries.

This is a leadership role that pairs strong technical acumen with proven capability in project management and team leadership, guiding both projects and people to successful outcomes.

Location: Lansing/Oakland County/Warren- Southeast Michigan (approximately 75% work from home, 25% on jobsite)

Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership across multiple process automation projects, primarily within the water/wastewater industries, including engineering guidance as required
Design automation control systems from customer specifications, including PLC/control panels, SCADA systems, and OT networks
Program automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMIs (OIT & SCADA)
Develop electrical and P&ID drawings; specify electrical equipment, automation components, and instrumentation based on calculations, customer specifications, and engineering principles; facilitate coordination across CAD, field wiring, and shop functions
Lead power-up, debugging, and calibration of water/wastewater and other process control systems
Drive standardization in project execution across teams and branches by following company processes and checklists, and supporting development of standardized design platforms
Ensure engineers have the resources and support needed to perform their project duties successfully and on schedule
Coordinate with customers and interface directly with clients to resolve technical issues, supporting project management and business development
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, as well as key suppliers
Perform project engineering duties as needed, including tracking schedules and progress to help ensure project commitments are met on time and within budget
Support the business development team through participation in client meetings and proposal development
Review job specifications and assist with proposal estimates

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree
10+ years of experience in the process automation (instrumentation and controls) industry
Skilled in PLC programming using platforms such as RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal), Opto22 PAC Control; relevant system certifications are a plus
Skilled in developing and maintaining HMI/SCADA applications such as FactoryTalk View, Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFIX, PAC Display, Groov View; relevant system certifications are a plus
Experience designing electrical control panels in accordance with UL508A standards, including specification of hardware and network architecture
Familiarity with design requirements for hazardous locations (e.g., Class I, Division 1 and Division 2)
Familiarity with industrial instrumentation such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments
Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks, including managed ethernet switches, VLANs, VPN tunnels, MQTT, cellular routers, and firewalls
Experience integrating fieldbus devices via EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and HART
Ability to read and red-line P&IDs and loop drawings
Experience performing factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as well as on-site startup, commissioning, and client training
Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (ISA, UL, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, etc.)
Experience with estimating and proposal development for industrial controls projects is desirable
Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate drawings, files, bills of materials, and equipment/spare parts specifications
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, staff, contractors, and project stakeholders in a team environment
Proven ability to manage a team of control engineers on a daily basis, including organizing schedules, setting priorities, and allocating resources across multiple concurrent projects
Ability to participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and scope development for new bids
Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for access to municipal and industrial sites
Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% annually
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC is required

Physical Requirements:

Able to climb a 2-story ladder.
Can walk a mile in 20 minutes.
Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site.
Able to lift 30 lbs. without difficulty.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k match, life/disability)
Mileage compensation and travel expenses for site work
Ongoing work on a diverse mix of municipal and industrial automation projects across Michigan

Engineering Team Leader in Warren, Michigan at CEC Controls Company Inc

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