Director, Control System Integration

Barry-Wehmiller•Columbus, OH

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Director, Controls System Integration, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

A minimum of nine years of combined technical and people management experience
A minimum of 10-15 years of experience managing control system integration and capital projects within the industrial industry
The skills to oversee projects that incorporate engineering, design, and programming of integrated and automated manufacturing systems
The ability to develop electrical schematics, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients
Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
Excellent leadership, teamwork, partnering, and mentoring abilities
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead a team of electrical and controls engineers across multiple industries/sectors through the entire project life cycle including conception, proposal, specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up
Define complex solutions for multiple system integration projects, assign teams, monitor and support projects, create and support technical standards, and handle project scheduling, planning, and oversight
Develop and execute projects for our clients, with a focus on efficiency and high quality
Assume responsibility for client development, technical oversight, risk management, resource management, project leadership, and client leadership
Develop and maintain client accounts
Develop proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work in alignment with the client’s objectives
Review design deliverables
Seek input from the discipline leaders, project managers, and the construction team for lessons learned
Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives
Undertake recruiting responsibilities
Manage, motivate, and mentor the team; develop training objectives and strategies
Coordinate project workloads and activities; work with regional offices to help develop and modify methods and procedures
Clearly and effectively communicate project updates
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team