Panel Design Supervisor

Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

The Panel Design Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of designers in the execution of control panel design projects. This includes overseeing daily workflow, reviewing design tickets for completeness and compliance, and serving as the point of contact for coordination with project teams. The Supervisor ensures resource allocation is optimized, project deadlines are met, and all designs maintain the highest standards for quality and safety. Additionally, the Supervisor plays a critical role in mentoring team members, supporting career development, and driving innovation and continuous improvement in tools, templates, and standards.

Scheduling and Resource Allocation: Assign design tickets based on designer workload, availability, and expertise. Update PDG schedule calendars and adjust timelines to meet project demands.

• Panel Design Quality: Ensure adherence to panel design standards including UL508a, UL698a, and customer-specific requirements. Participate in developing, documenting, and training these standards.

• Designer Support: Provide daily support, mentorship, and training to in-office and remote designers. Equip teams with tools, templates, procedures, and work instructions.

• Project Team Support: Collaborate with project teams to clarify panel design requirements. Ensure communication is maintained throughout the design lifecycle.

• Production and QC Collaboration: Quickly resolve issues raised by Production or QC, ensure changes to design standards are communicated and understood.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements, innovation, and team development initiatives.

• Designer Development: Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and development plans. Foster a collaborative and respectful team culture.

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Generous PTO

• Numerous culture events

• 401(k) matching and more!

We foster a relaxed yet professional atmosphere where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do. Our team thrives in a positive environment that encourages creativity, supports personal and professional growth, and values a healthy work-life balance. This position is primarily office-based with the option for hybrid work with manager approval.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, or hear and may occasionally walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Education/Experience:
  Minimum five (5) years of experience in control panel design, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of UL508a, UL698a, NEC standards, and experience in interpreting customer specifications.

• Computer Skills:
  Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical (5+ years), MS Office, Adobe Pro and/or BlueBeam. Experience with ePlan is a plus.

• Certificates and Licenses:
  Certificate of Completion for UL508a & SCCR course required within the first year (provided by Prime Controls).

• Analytical Thinking

• Technical Aptitude

• Team Leadership

• Communication (Oral & Written)

• Problem Solving

• Planning and Organization

• Innovation

• Professionalism

• Business and Cost Awareness

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.