Engineering and Controls Manager
Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: VP Engineering or Engineering Director
Supervisory Responsibility: Electrical and Controls Engineering Team
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company Summary
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.
Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.
Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
Summary Objective
The Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of electrical power distribution and automation control systems for modular utility plant solutions. This role manages electrical and controls engineering teams while ensuring technical excellence, code compliance, project execution, and successful system commissioning.
Essential Functions
- Manage and direct the workload of electrical and controls engineers and designers.
- Provide mentorship, training, and performance management for engineering personnel.
- Lead the design and analysis of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
- Oversee transformer sizing, load calculations, power factor analysis, and switchgear selection.
- Manage specifications and selection of electrical equipment including MCCs and VFDs.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define power and control system requirements.
- Approve component selection and bills of material for electrical and controls systems.
- Oversee PLC programming and automated equipment control system configuration.
- Direct Human Machine Interface (HMI) application development and screen design.
- Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable electrical engineering standards.
- Provide technical support for bids, proposals, and system architecture development.
- Oversee in-house and field testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Provide regular project and department updates to engineering leadership.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Technical expertise in electrical power and automation controls
- Leadership and team management capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- PLC programming and controls systems knowledge
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Knowledge of NEC and industry standards
- Project execution and commissioning support
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is responsible for managing a team of 8-12 Electrical and Controls Engineers and Designers, including hiring and career recommendations.
Work Location
This position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to SEA Fabrication Shop for observation and research are required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.
Travel
Anticipated 10-20% travel for this position, primarily for customer visits and conferences. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Required Education and Experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
- Significant experience in development or application of power systems (low and medium voltage), power distribution, transformers, drives, programmable logic controllers, etc.
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams
Preferred Education and Experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred. Experience in HVAC, power generation, or chiller systems, in particular for modular systems.
- Experience with Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit, and industry organizations such as IEEE or ISA.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Range
Recruiter to input if applicable – all remote roles should have range
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
- Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
- Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
- Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
- Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
- Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience designing industrial power and control systems
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Strong experience with low and medium voltage power systems, NEC compliance, and PLC programming
What We Do
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably. Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations. Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
