# Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

**Company:** [Zen Sherpa LLC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/6N783wAA2kctHP5RCKkmvJ.md)
**Location:** Spokane, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Engineering

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## Description

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an **Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager** to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.

## Requirements

-   Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff.
-   Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
-   Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture.
-   Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
-   Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
-   Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
-   Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards.
-   Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
-   Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management.  
      
    **Qualifications**

**Required**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
-   8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering.
-   3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
-   Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
-   Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.
-   Proven success leading engineering teams and projects.

**Preferred**

-   PE license.
-   Master’s degree in engineering or business.
-   Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
-   PMP or automation/reliability certifications.
-   Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies.

### **Why This Role Stands Out**

-   High‑impact leadership role with visibility across operations.
-   Ownership of major automation and modernization projects.
-   Opportunity to shape long‑term electrical and controls strategy.
-   Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization.

## Benefits

-   Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
-   Medical insurance options

-   Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
-   High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

-   Dental insurance
-   Vision insurance
-   Dependent care FSA
-   401(k) with 4% employer match
-   Paid time off
-   Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
-   Employee assistance program
-   Optional voluntary life insurance
-   Pet insurance
-   Tuition reimbursement