Director, Engineering Controls (SSI)

Responsibilities

• Lead management of department P&L (Approx. $50M) through tracking of financials, percent completes and execution across all active projects.
• Assist division leadership with proactive P&L management including EBITDA, margin and headcount management.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and utilization targets.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, standardization, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide strategic leadership for engineering and controls functions within the Systems Integration Group.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies across projects and offices.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and controls teams, including succession planning and talent development.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority for control systems architecture, electrical and controls design, and system integration solutions.
• Oversee the development and review of control system designs, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS interfaces, networking, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, UL, and customer-specific requirements).
• Support complex or high-risk projects through technical guidance, design reviews, and problem resolution.
• Partner with project management and operations to ensure engineering deliverables support safe, on-time, and on-budget project execution.
• Balance engineering resources across multiple projects and priorities.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives based on project feedback and performance.
• Support sales and business development teams with technical input, project scoping, estimates, and proposals.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present solutions, and build long-term trusted relationships.
• Represent Shermco as a technical leader in systems integration with customers, partners, and industry organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in engineering and controls, with significant experience in systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience in actively managing department level P&Ls of over $40M and financial expertise involving management of EBITDA, margins and revenues.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and automation platforms.
• Experience with low voltage (120V and similar) electrical power systems and integration in industrial or commercial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical or control systems.
• Experience in industries such as utilities, power generation, renewables, oil & gas, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for industrial control systems.
• Experience working within a service-based or EPC-adjacent organization.

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and sound engineering judgment
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Team development and mentorship
• Customer focus and relationship management
• Safety and quality mindset
• Collaboration across disciplines and business units