Controls Engineering Supervisor
Position Description
Department: Mechanical Engineering
FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt
Reports To: Controls/Electrical Engineering Manager
Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Positions Supervised: Controls Engineers
The Controls Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of approximately eight Controls Engineers, consisting of both Senior and Junior engineers. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, training development, and project execution responsibility.
The Supervisor oversees the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of control systems for industrial applications, with a primary focus on mobile power generation packages and supporting auxiliary systems. This position serves as a key technical authority and cross-functional liaison, ensuring controls deliverables meet quality, schedule, safety, and regulatory requirements from concept through commissioning and handover.
In addition to technical execution, this role is accountable for mentoring engineers, developing structured training plans, standardizing workflows, and acting as a key stakeholder in project planning and execution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")
Technical & Engineering Leadership
Lead the design, development, and implementation of control systems for industrial applications, including software architecture, hardware design, instrumentation, DC distribution, and low-voltage AC distribution.
Act as the technical authority for Controls Engineering sub-systems across new builds, upgrades, and product development initiatives.
Serve as the primary Controls Engineering liaison for manufacturing of mobile power generation packages utilizing gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and battery energy storage systems.
Review and approve control system designs, schematics, P&IDs, software, and functional specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards, legislation, and internal design practices.
Establish and maintain control system documentation standards, including functional specifications, FAT procedures, and O&M manuals.
Approve final drawing releases and oversee redline/markup reviews as part of the document control process.
Team Leadership & Development
Directly supervise and mentor a team of Senior and Junior Controls Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
Develop and maintain structured training plans tailored to engineer experience levels, including onboarding, competency development, and advancement pathways.
Identify skill gaps and proactively assign work, training, or mentoring to build depth and redundancy within the team.
Establish consistent engineering workflows, best practices, and standardized processes to improve quality and efficiency.
Promote a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement within the Controls Engineering team.
Project & Cross-Functional Support
Act as a key Controls Engineering stakeholder in project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring deliverables align with project timelines and scope.
Support Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Field Services teams during package build, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning to verify control systems operate per approved functional specifications.
Provide onsite and remote troubleshooting support for deployed assets as required.
Evaluate supplier technologies, products, and services to support technical proposals, standardization efforts, and new product development.
Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing control system architectures and platforms.
Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, and any pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
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Proficiency in spoken English language.
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Position requires in-person, predictable attendance.
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Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
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Bachelor's degree in the field of controls engineering or similar required. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
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Minimum of 5-10 years of previous power generation experience, preferably specializing in electrical and/or instrumentation and control required.
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Specialized knowledge of gas turbine and reciprocation engine control systems preferred (Woodward, Atlas, Emerson, Siemens).
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Specific knowledge of power generation packages.
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E.I.T/ P.E. License preferred but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES
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Able to communicate in a technical manner around clients.
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Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
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Familiarity of Microsoft Kusto & Azure data ingestion preferred.
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Knowledge of drawing software packages (AutoCAD Electrical).
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Ability to interpret automation protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, OPCUA).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. Controls Engineering Supervisors work primarily indoors in the office. If required to go to a worksite, the work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials and operating conditions. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated personal protective equipment and must strictly adhere to safety policy.
Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.
AAP /EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation. training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race. color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff. will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Last Reviewed 01/2026.
