Design Engineer

Engineering Wichita, Kansas Full-time Posted 1 month ago

Overview

TEC Systems Group is looking for a Senior Design Engineer – Controls & Automation with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to lead and expand our design team. This role requires a strong background in control system design, automation integration, and industry compliance, as well as proven leadership experience in managing design teams and mentoring engineers.

As a key technical leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing control automation solutions, collaborating with clients and project teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. In addition to leading a small design team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling and developing the team over time to support company growth.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage a small design team, with the goal of expanding the team as the company grows.
• Assist in the development and coordination of interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Design integrated automation solutions that align with client needs, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop control system designs, including hardware specifications, software integration, and commissioning.
• Provide and/or coordinate training, technical guidance, and instruction to personnel within the department.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution and alignment with overall objectives.
• Create engineering documentation such as P&IDs, industrial control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and network architecture.
• Implement innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex design challenges in control automation projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project proposals for clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of project hours, tasks, and deliverables to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in automation and control systems.
• Assist in procuring automation components and stay updated on emerging technologies.

Qualifications / Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC & HMI programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with specific PLC platforms such as Rockwell.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in designing and specifying industrial control panels, motor control centers, and safety systems.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills to drive projects and team performance.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one‑on‑one situations with management and co‑workers; must be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to multitask and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to adapt to changes in project requirements and be open to learning new drafting software and techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement creative and effective design solutions.
• Attention to detail in creating and reviewing electrical designs and drawings, ensuring all specifications are followed and discrepancies are promptly identified and corrected.

Education / Experience

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in drafting and control system design required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.
• Experience in P&ID development preferred.
• Familiarity with UL508a certification process preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) occasionally.
• Must be able to sit or stand continuously, sometimes up to several hours at a time.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground and long distances (up to 1 mile) to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, squat, crawl, kneel and climb occasionally.
• Must be able to occasionally tolerate challenging internal/external environmental conditions, including but not limited to: extreme heat, extreme cold, wind and humidity.
• Must be able to wear PPE as required.
• Must have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, read technical diagrams and schematics and distinguish colors.
• Must have the hearing acuity to hear alerts, alarms and communication from customers and team members.
• Must be able and willing to travel by car or plane to job sites as needed.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

TEC Systems Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, or as needed.

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