Control Systems Portfolio Lead

Brown and Caldwell • Columbus, OH • 4w ago

Description
Brown and Caldwell is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our control systems team in Columbus. This hybrid role merges the strategic client engagement responsibilities with the technical leadership and team management duties. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional engineer with a passion for delivering innovative automation and control solutions for water and wastewater systems, mentoring technical teams, and driving business growth.
Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team tackling critical water challenges. Lead impactful projects that contribute to community sustainability. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, innovation, and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities:
Build, manage, and grow client relationships in the Columbus and greater Ohio region.
Support new business opportunities and lead proposal development and project pursuits for control system and automation.
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and technical presentations.
Lead a team of automation engineers and control systems specialists across multiple offices.
Oversee the design and implementation of SCADA systems, PLC programming, HMI development, and instrumentation integration.
Provide QA/QC reviews and ensure adherence to BC standards and regulatory requirements.
Support environmental studies, permitting, and site investigations where automation plays a role.
Team Management & Discipline Development
Supervise and mentor technical staff, including performance evaluations and career development.
Manage team workload, hiring, and project assignments.
Collaborate with other discipline leaders and the National Practice Leader to develop and implement automation standards and best practices.
Maintain workload tracking tools and manage subcontracted automation resources.
Desired Skills & Experience:
B.S. in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering field (M.S. preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio or ability to obtain within 6 months.
10+ years of progressive experience in automation engineering, SCADA systems, and project management in the water/wastewater sector.
Proven success in client service, business development, and project delivery.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with technical writing, proposal development, and public presentations.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: Salary $97,000 - $132,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,300 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering

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