Senior Automation Engineer & Group Manager – Dallas, TX

At Signature Automation, we are dedicated to supporting critical infrastructure that safeguards public health, safety, and essential needs while protecting the natural environment. As a professional engineering services firm, we take pride in delivering high-quality consulting services and ensuring the responsible use of public funds.

Since our founding in 2012, Signature Automation has achieved consistent growth. With offices in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas, we offer comprehensive services encompassing electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering design; industrial control system programming; and IT infrastructure design, networking, and consulting. Our primary focus is on serving municipal water and wastewater utilities, state and local jails, detention and corrections facilities, and private sector clients.

Job Description

Signature Automation is hiring a senior automation engineer to lead the programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning of HMI/PLC based industrial control systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater clients across the United States. The ideal candidate should have extensive project management, business development, and leadership capabilities. The role will consist of overseeing and driving the efficiency of the firm’s automation group. The individual will work closely with executive leadership and other group managers to achieve a high level of client satisfaction executed by the group.  Furthermore, as group manager, the individual will be tasked with training and mentoring subordinates of various levels and experience. 

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the satisfactory execution for all SCADA programming projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure the firm’s quality practices are met on all SCADA programming projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and addressing project needs.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staff resources, and overall financial performance of the group.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, promoting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• At least 7 years of experience with automation and controls programming.
• Project management experience, specifically with SCADA programming projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to oversee personnel in multiple locations.

*Signature Automation offers our employees the flexibility of working from home one day per week (Friday only). This is subject to change at the company's discretion.

**Failure to demonstrate in your resume experience in our industry, and failure to answer the questions listed for this job listing will eliminate you from further consideration for this position.