Lead PLC Design Engineer

Job Description

++****About the role:****++

The *****Lead PLC Design Engineer***** provides technical leadership and oversight for the design, documentation, and implementation of PLC-based control systems across multiple projects. This role is responsible for guiding engineering teams, ensuring design consistency, and maintaining high standards of quality and execution.

Serving as a key liaison between engineering leadership and project teams, the Lead Engineer drives best practices, supports team development, and ensures alignment with company standards and project objectives. This position plays a critical role in advancing design capabilities, improving workflows, and delivering scalable, high-quality engineering solutions.

++****Key Responsibilities:****++

****Technical Design \& Project Execution****

* Lead the design and development of PLC-based control systems, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and network architectures.
* Develop complete PLC I/O architectures, point-to-point wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and device connection details.
* Design and document industrial control panels, including power distribution, grounding, component layout, and enclosure configuration.
* Develop system layouts using floor plans to integrate control panels, field devices, instrumentation, and network infrastructure.
* Engineer industrial network architectures, including Ethernet/IP layouts, switch configurations, device addressing, and communication structures.
* Translate mechanical, electrical, and process drawings into coordinated control system designs.
* Prepare and review submittals, bills of material (BOMs), device schedules, and construction documentation.

****Project Coordination \& Technical Leadership****

* Assist management with workload planning, project assignments, and resource allocation.
* Identify skill gaps and support development of training plans to enhance team capabilities.
* Promote adoption of design standards, templates, and engineering best practices.
* Lead design efforts for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
* Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, programmers, panel shops, and field teams to ensure successful execution.
* Generate and respond to RFIs to resolve design clarifications.
* Identify and resolve design conflicts, missing information, and coordination issues across disciplines.
* Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.

****Quality Standards \& Continuous Improvement****

* Perform and lead QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation.
* Ensure compliance with company standards, CAD practices, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
* Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level and junior designers/engineers.
* Contribute to development and refinement of design standards, templates, and workflows.
* Maintain organized project documentation, revisions, and design records throughout the project lifecycle.

++****Qualifications:****++

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
* Expert-level understanding of PLC-based control systems, panel design, and industrial networks.
* Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, UL 508A).
* Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

++****Experience****++

* 7 years of experience in controls design, electrical design, or industrial automation.
* Proven experience delivering complete control system design packages.
* Experience coordinating across disciplines and supporting project execution.
* Experience with commissioning, startup, or troubleshooting preferred.
* Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
* Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, or other design/documentation tools.
* Experience with industrial or mission-critical systems (HVAC, chiller plants, process systems, data centers).

****Physical Requirements****

* Sit and/or stand for extended periods (typically 6-8 hours per day) while performing computer-based tasks and facility support tasks.
* Use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, scanners and printers.
* Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach to access filing cabinets, retrieve documents, or attend meetings.
* Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and materials weighing up to 20-25 pounds (e.g., boxes of files or office supplies).
* Have sufficient vision (with or without correction) to read computer screens, printed documents, and small print; and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
* Work in a typical indoor office environment with moderate noise levels from office equipment, conversations, and occasional interruptions.

++****About Us:****++

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ****Divcon**** delivers fully integrated automation solutions **nationwide** that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.