Process Controls Manager / Water Treatment Controls Leader

Location: Southeast Florida

Company: Indicon LLC

Position Summary

Indicon LLC, headquartered in Sterling Heights MI, is seeking an experienced Manager to lead and expand our Process Controls Group in Southwest Florida. This individual will serve as the operational and technical leader for Indicon’s instrumentation and controls group, focusing on water treatment, wastewater treatment, and other I&C opportunities throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, knowledgeable about local markets, and prepared to build upon an established company by developing and leading a high-performing team. Combining strong leadership, project management, and technical expertise with extensive experience supporting municipal water facilities, particularly in process control engineering and instrumentation, this individual will play a key role in establishing Indicon’s presence and driving continued growth across the region.

This role is expected to function as both a department leader and client-facing business partner, working closely with municipalities, utilities, engineering consultants, GCs, and facility owners.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of Indicon's Process Controls Group in Florida.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop I&C engineers, programmers, technicians, and project managers.
• Establish departmental goals, budgets, staffing plans, and operational processes.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical and managerial guidance to project teams throughout all phases of execution.

Project Management

• Manage multiple automation and controls projects from proposal through startup and turnover.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project financial performance, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, contractors, facility owners, and internal stakeholders.

Water & Wastewater Controls

Lead Instrumentation & Control projects for

Water Treatment Plants (WTP)

Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

Pump Stations

Lift Stations

Reclaimed Water Facilities

Utility Distribution Systems

• Develop and oversee new builds, system upgrades, plant expansions, and modernization projects.
• Provide expertise in instrumentation selection, integration, calibration, and commissioning.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve operational performance and reliability.

Process Engineering

Oversee design, programming, testing, and commissioning of

PLC Systems

HMI Systems

SCADA Platforms

Industrial Networks

Instrumentation Systems

Motor Control Systems

VFD Applications

Review and approve control narratives, I/O lists, panel designs, and functional specifications.

Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex operational issues.

Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal utilities, consulting engineers, owners, and GCs.
• Identify new opportunities in the Florida water and wastewater market.
• Participate in proposal development, estimating, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Indicon at industry conferences, trade organizations, and client meetings.
• Expand Indicon's market presence in the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in automation, controls engineering, system integration, or water treatment controls.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or controls teams.
• Strong understanding of local markets and industry needs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering controls and instrumentation projects for water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Strong understanding of municipal utility operations and treatment processes.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with

PLC Programming and Troubleshooting (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon,…)

DCS Experience (Honeywell, DeltaV, ABB, IFix)

Control Loop Tuning

Root Cause Analysis

Process Instrumentation

Flow, Pressure, Level, and Analytical Instrumentation

Ignition SCADA

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware / AVEVA

VTScada

Ethernet/IP

Modbus Communications

Fiber Networks

Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Control Panel Design

Electrical Distribution System

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience supporting the following will be highly preferred:

Municipal Water Treatment Facilities

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Utility Infrastructure Projects

Public Works Programs

Process Industries

Design-Build Automation Projects

System Integration Companies

Experience working with municipal utilities, engineering consultants, and water infrastructure contractors is highly desirable.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, this individual will

• Establish and lead a dedicated Florida Process Controls team.
• Expand Indicon's presence within the municipal water and wastewater sector.
• Develop long-term client relationships with utility owners and engineering consultants.
• Successfully deliver controls and instrumentation projects while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction.
• Position Indicon as a premier provider of automation, SCADA, and instrumentation solutions throughout the Florida market.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Vehicle Allowance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Indicon LLC is seeking a hands-on leader who can build and manage a high-performing Process Controls team while driving growth within the Florida water and wastewater market. This role is ideal for an experienced controls professional looking to lead both the technical and business aspects of a growing I&C operation.