Engineering Manager

Konik•Lafayette, LA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Konik is partnering with an engineering client seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager to lead industrial automation and controls initiatives across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and surrounding Southern states. The role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and team coordination to deliver instrumentation and control system solutions across industrial environments. The manager will lead technical projects, develop team capabilities, coordinate field activities, and support project execution from design through commissioning. This is a remote position requiring residence within driving distance of Lafayette, Louisiana, with field and project-site involvement as needed. Projects span industrial automation and instrumentation applications across the Southern United States, and travel may reach up to 50% depending on project requirements. The position offers up to $200,000 total compensation and is direct-hire.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Significant experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, industrial automation, and PLC programming.
Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or GE PLC/HMI platforms.
Experience with industrial instrumentation, analog and digital I/O, process control loops, and control system integration.
Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating engineering teams, field personnel, subcontractors, or technical projects.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Strong troubleshooting, project coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project scheduling tools.
Willingness to travel to project sites across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and surrounding states as needed.
Must reside within driving distance of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens control systems.

Responsibilities

Lead instrumentation and controls engineering activities, including system design, PLC/HMI programming, integration, and commissioning.
Provide technical leadership for Allen-Bradley and GE control platforms, with additional exposure to Siemens systems beneficial.
Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues involving PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Coordinate engineering, construction, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects meet technical specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
Guide control panel testing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities across industrial project sites.
Support project planning, resource coordination, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Mentor and develop engineering and field personnel, providing technical guidance and training on control system operations.
Maintain customer relationships and communicate project status, technical recommendations, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.