Controls Engineering Supervisor

Job Title: Controls Engineering Supervisor

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

FLSA Status: Full Time / Exempt

Pay Range: $155,000 to $165,000 Annually (dependent on experience / qualifications). Salary is based on Long Beach, CA location, and will be adjusted for candidates in other states if required.

About Us: At Biogas Engineering, our mission is to create value for our clients by bringing to bear the skills and focus of our employees to exploit renewable energy opportunities and solve environmental challenges faced by our society today. We use our core engineering expertise to perform critical analysis of problems, utilizing value engineering, project controls and our knowledge of facility operations to find sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for renewable energy projects.

The core values of Biogas Engineering are:

· Sustainable environmental stewardship.

· The health and safety of our clients, staff, and the communities in which we practice.

· Professionalism and technical excellence.

· The highest standards of business conduct.

· Practical, down-to-earth problem solving.

· Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit within our staff.

Job Purpose: Under general direction of the Director of Engineering, the Controls Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and executing controls engineering activities within projects while taking on leadership responsibilities to manage and mentor a growing team. This position will require both technical expertise and people management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises the design, development, and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for RNG plants
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to a team of Controls Engineers in designing, programming, and commissioning control systems
• Strategically manages resource allocation for multiple projects, balancing workload across team members to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
• Acts as the point of contact for cross-disciplinary collaboration with Process, Mechanical, and Electrical teams
• Promotes collaboration among team members and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues and supports the team during project execution and startup phases
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training new electrical team members
• Supports budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for electrical engineering activities
• Travel as necessary, with the ability to obtain a Passport to travel outside the United States
• These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Automation/Controls engineering
• Proven experience as a team lead overseeing the design and commissioning of diverse projects
• Experience with PLC control systems: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, SLDs, and Instruments List
• PLC Programming skills: Ladder logic, Function Block, STL, Boolean logic
• PLC Experience with automation Network Protocols: Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP/RTU
• PLC Experience with HMI: PanelView, C-more, etc.
• Experience with SCADA systems: Ignition, Wonderware
• Basic level SCADA Programming Skills: Python, SQL, JavaScript
• SCADA networking skills to develop the architecture for equipment communication and data collection for the local plan, ensuring capability with global architecture
• Ability to design fluid GUI with focus on providing rich user experience while being intuitive and easy for Operators
• Ability to read and understand electrical specific drawings with SLDs, Panel Drawings, etc.
• Familiar with NFPL and UL Electrical Codes
• Experience in designing industrial Controls Panels including component selection, drafting using AutoCAD, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Strong team builder and motivator with the ability to inspire a diverse team
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to mentor and develop engineers while balancing project responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams

Direct Reports:

5 Control Engineers

Background Check: Employment will be dependent on candidate successfully passing a background check.

Benefits: Company offers competitive compensation based on qualifications, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits. Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) are also offered.

Biogas Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Biogas Engineering to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Cheryl McLaughlin at cmclaughlin@biogaseng.com.

Your employment with Biogas Engineering is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Biogas Engineering is not guaranteed for any length of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90808

Salary : $155,000 - $165,000