BW Design Group
Principal Controls Engineer - Siemens
BW Design Group, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Principal Controls Engineer – Siemens
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals, and work directly with our clients to shape the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant.
When you join Design Group as a Principal Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader and a top system integrator.
In this role, you will be the firm’s technical authority on Siemens automation platforms, and you will play a critical leadership role within Design Group’s Control System Integration Practice.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm on Siemens process and packaging control systems, mastering Step7, TIA Portal, and WinCC.
Spearhead project teams through complex automation project life cycles using Siemens platforms, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards.
Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization in Siemens technologies.
Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for Siemens‑based process automation and controls in manufacturing environments.
Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate Siemens‑based solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world‑class outcomes.
Champion client‑focused innovation, evaluating new Siemens technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance.
Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high‑value and complex Siemens automation projects.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum of 15 years of controls engineering experience, including significant project leadership roles and client‑facing responsibilities in manufacturing environments.
Expertise with Siemens PLC programming (S7‑300, S7‑400, S7‑1200, S7‑1500 series), TIA Portal, and SIMATIC STEP 7 software.
Working knowledge of PCS7 distributed control systems.
Competency with WinCC and WinCC Unified for HMI/SCADA development.
Proficiency with Siemens PROFINET and PROFIBUS networking protocols.
Experience with Siemens drives, motion control systems, and SIMATIC safety systems.
Substantial experience with process instrumentation, industrial networking, Siemens PLC/SCADA architectures, and integration with process systems.
Demonstrated history of leading teams in the successful delivery of Siemens‑based automation projects.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences.
Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for Siemens controls projects.
Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments.
Recognition as a technical leader or subject matter expert in professional or industry settings; participation in practice groups, conferences, or standards committees is a plus.
Willingness to travel as required for project and client needs, including installations, startup support, strategic meetings, training, and industry events.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred).
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. As a Principal Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships.
Location: St Louis, MO
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year.
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When you join Design Group as a Principal Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader and a top system integrator.
In this role, you will be the firm’s technical authority on Siemens automation platforms, and you will play a critical leadership role within Design Group’s Control System Integration Practice.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm on Siemens process and packaging control systems, mastering Step7, TIA Portal, and WinCC.
Spearhead project teams through complex automation project life cycles using Siemens platforms, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards.
Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization in Siemens technologies.
Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for Siemens‑based process automation and controls in manufacturing environments.
Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate Siemens‑based solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world‑class outcomes.
Champion client‑focused innovation, evaluating new Siemens technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance.
Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high‑value and complex Siemens automation projects.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum of 15 years of controls engineering experience, including significant project leadership roles and client‑facing responsibilities in manufacturing environments.
Expertise with Siemens PLC programming (S7‑300, S7‑400, S7‑1200, S7‑1500 series), TIA Portal, and SIMATIC STEP 7 software.
Working knowledge of PCS7 distributed control systems.
Competency with WinCC and WinCC Unified for HMI/SCADA development.
Proficiency with Siemens PROFINET and PROFIBUS networking protocols.
Experience with Siemens drives, motion control systems, and SIMATIC safety systems.
Substantial experience with process instrumentation, industrial networking, Siemens PLC/SCADA architectures, and integration with process systems.
Demonstrated history of leading teams in the successful delivery of Siemens‑based automation projects.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences.
Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for Siemens controls projects.
Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments.
Recognition as a technical leader or subject matter expert in professional or industry settings; participation in practice groups, conferences, or standards committees is a plus.
Willingness to travel as required for project and client needs, including installations, startup support, strategic meetings, training, and industry events.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred).
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. As a Principal Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships.
Location: St Louis, MO
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year.
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