Mission Critical Field Engineering Supervisor - Automated Logic (Sullivan, IN)

Job Number: 11426

External Description:

At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets.

About this role

The Field Engineering Supervisor will be managing a team of FE’s working at our clients’ sites around the Sullivan, Indiana area. Their primary responsibility is managing and training of their direct employees, and verification of their work. They will be responsible for the mentoring of new hires into new construction field operations, as well as current FE’s.  They are responsible for working with the Project Management group in coordinating timely completion of all assigned projects.  Ensure the field staff has the proper knowledge to perform that work and is executing their work at or under the project specific budget.  Primarily responsible for coordinating all resources, internal and external, necessary for the execution of the new construction project their FE’s are assigned to in Cora PPM.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Resource Allocation: Partner with Project and Branch Operations Managers to assign personnel (Field Engineers, Programmers, Graphics Developers) to projects based on workload and technical requirements.
• Budget & Quality Oversight: Monitor project budgets for negotiated work, ensuring Field Commissioning Engineers (FCEs) maintain high quality-control standards.
• Scheduling: Coordinate with electrical subcontractors and other trades to ensure project milestones are met.
• Workflow Optimization: Utilize Cora PPM to manage task assignments, generate reports, and track daily logs/timesheets for the field team.

Leadership & Personnel Development

• Mentorship: Develop and implement training plans to onboard new hires and upskill current field staff.
• Performance Management: Lead semi-annual and annual performance reviews; provide continuous, real-time feedback to direct reports regarding quality and efficiency.
• Recruitment: Participate in the interview and selection process for potential new team members.
• Standardization: Collaborate with Engineering and Graphics teams to improve company standards, software accuracy, and best practices.

Communication & Representation

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and ALC management to ensure project alignment.
• Meeting Leadership: Represent ALC’s best interests in turnover, pre-bid, and project close-out (post-mortem) meetings.
• Technical Support: Provide high-level technical assistance and guidance on ALC programming and graphical work when field teams require escalation.

Professional Excellence

• Continuous Learning: Maintain proficiency in ALC systems through self-study, seminars, and internal training.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and escalate project or employee concerns early to manage expectations and mitigate risks.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in the PLC, HVAC controls or building automation systems
• 2+ years of team management, supervising or leading teams
• Possess and maintain valid and current Driver’s License and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment in excess of 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to visit job sites regularly, including daily as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or related subject.
• Experience interacting with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines.
• Field experience and an understanding of the installation and operation of building automation/controls
• Ability to understand/navigate third party control systems and integrations.
• Experience with Automated Logic and Phoenix software to include: WebCtrl, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, LogicBuilder, InterOp 3.02, Alert, Draw, EDB, Eikon, Supervision, and Accel Works.
• English verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

Job Number: 30216159

Community / Marketing Title: Mission Critical Field Engineering Supervisor - Automated Logic (Sullivan, IN)

Location_formattedLocationLong: Indiana, US