Controls Project Engineer
About Aegis Sortation
At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.
Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Controls Project Engineer to serve as the technical lead on complex automation and controls projects. In this role, you will own all technical aspects of assigned projects—from PLC programming and electrical system design to testing, commissioning, and documentation. You will act as the subject matter expert onsite, guiding the controls team and ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in alignment with company standards and customer expectations.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced project environment and enjoys leading technical teams in the field.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the technical lead for assigned controls projects, supporting onsite teams through execution and commissioning
- Develop, review, and approve PLC programs, electrical designs, and functional design documentation (FDDs)
- Lead system testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements
- Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project scope
- Identify, escalate, and resolve technical issues and roadblocks within defined timelines
- Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering, and operations teams
- Ensure all checkout and commissioning documentation is complete and accurate prior to project closeout
- Travel extensively to project sites (50–70% during peak periods) to support onsite execution
Embrace and promote by incorporating into your work the core values of Aegis:
1. Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.
2. Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.
3. Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another.
4. Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!
5. Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”
6. Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in PLC programming and electrical controls systems
- Hands-on experience with functional design documentation (FDD), testing, and commissioning
- Prior experience leading or supporting technical teams onsite
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively as project demands require