Engineering Manager – Automation & Delivery

Maania Consultancy Services • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Essential Job Functions
Automation Strategy & Standards – Define and evolve Anchor’s automation and controls strategy, establishing scalable, modular frameworks, best practices, and delivery standards that drive repeatable, high-performance solutions across all client programs.
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Lead engineering and program management teams in planning, budgeting, and executing automation projects. Partner with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategy, schedules, and technical direction.
Technical Oversight & Guidance – Provide senior-level oversight of automation system designs, programming approaches, SCADA solutions, and operational sequences. Ensure design decisions are consistent with Anchor’s modular and scalable delivery approach.
Team Development & Mentorship – Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering technical depth, leadership skills, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Empower engineers and field leaders to take ownership while providing guidance on complex challenges.
Standards, Processes & Continuous Improvement – Lead the development and refinement of automation standards, deployment playbooks, and internal processes. Drive efficiency, repeatability, and scalability across all projects and teams.
o Strategic Partner Development – Identify and cultivate relationships with key external partners, including integrators, vendors, and fabricators, to expand Anchor’s delivery capabilities and support
strategic growth.
o Innovation & Emerging Technology – Monitor emerging automation and control technologies relevant to hyperscale, mission-critical, and industrial environments. Recommend and implement practical innovations that advance Anchor’s competitive advantage.
o Client & Stakeholder Leadership – Act as a senior technical advisor and escalation point for clients and internal teams. Guide critical decisions and ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and
strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in building and/or industrial automation (5-7+ years in technical leadership role)
• Advanced knowledge of programming to include Rockwell Automation, and/or Schneider Electric
• PLC / HMI / SCADA platforms required.
• Proficient with Python, Java, C/C++and PLC / HMI required (experience may vary)
• Allen-Bradley RSLogix / Studio 5000 and Factory/Talk
• Schneider Electric Unity Pro (Control Expert)
• Ignition SCADA
• CODESYS- based PLC Platforms
• Extensive experience in automation control loops, field IO, P&ID’s.
• Proficient with Mechanical & Electrical Systems (MEP).
• Experienced in IT and OT System Level Integration.
• Proven project management and field execution experience.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to function and execute independently and as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Data Center or hyperscale client experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Anchor’s automation and controls strategy
• Lead engineering and program management teams in planning, budgeting, and executing automation projects
• Provide senior-level oversight of automation system designs, programming approaches, SCADA solutions, and operational sequences
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
• Lead the development and refinement of automation standards, deployment playbooks, and internal processes
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key external partners
• Monitor emerging automation and control technologies
• Act as a senior technical advisor and escalation point for clients and internal teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager