Engineering Team Lead - Building Automation

GrayMatter Systems • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GrayMatter is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight for a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists while also serving as a hands-on contributor to Building Automation Services (BAS) projects. This player/coach role combines people leadership with advanced controls engineering expertise to ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and team development. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• 5-8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and managing technical teams.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial automation, and application programming.
• Advanced understanding of controls systems, SCADA, PLCs, and building or power management systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of networking and TCP/IP communications.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support client sites.
• Commitment to demonstrating GrayMatter's core values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certifications and prior BAS industry experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Controls Systems Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews, establish development goals, and support career growth for assigned team members.
• Execute BAS projects while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Deliver controls engineering, commissioning, PLC programming, and SCADA integration services.
• Perform onsite troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and technical support activities.
• Partner with project management, engineering, commissioning, and commercial teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive client satisfaction and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Support resource planning, utilization management, and scheduling for assigned team members.
• Assist with the development of controls standards, best practices, and team processes.
• Participate in pre-sales activities including project scoping, bill of materials development, and proposal support.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA

What This Job Offers

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