Senior Controls Project Manager/Engineer

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

Join our dynamic Water Technologies Division, where innovation meets sustainability. At ITAC, we are committed to preserving our planet's most precious resource—water. Since the early 1990s, we've been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment solutions to process, industrial, and municipal clients. Our patented technologies, including Filter Magic® and Zero2Waste®, are designed to seamlessly integrate into water treatment facilities, ensuring the efficient treatment of water and wastewater. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission to protect public health, preserve the environment, and contribute to a sustainable future where every drop counts.

Responsibilities

ITAC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Controls Project Manager/Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Controls Project Manager/Engineer at ITAC, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of control systems projects for our clients.

• Design complex instrumentation, PLC systems, communication networks, and plant SCADA systems required for a project. 
• Create P&ID drawings, panel drawings, loop drawings, O&M manuals, etc.
• Fully design, document, build, integrate, startup and complete a complex plant automation design.   
• Collaborate with clients to define project requirements and develop project plans.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships as well as be a team player with members of the ITAC team. 
• Manage and lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design, implementation, and commissioning of control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project team members.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of project deliverables.
• Travel throughout the United States is required, approximately 10% of the year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal (water / wastewater) automation projects including design, and project management skills from project conception to completion is preferred.
• Experience with Biogas and Filter Membrane process is a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in water and wastewater plant processes. 
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex control systems projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of control system design principles and practices.
• Experience with process automation and SCADA systems.
• Experience in programming PLCs, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric, is a plus.
• Experience with HMI graphic screen development is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and team management