Project Director - Automation & Control

Lead the design and full lifecycle delivery of a first-of-its-kind, gigawatt-scale centralized command and control platform powering an 11 GW integrated energy campus.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mark C. JohnsonAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is developing one of the most ambitious integrated energy campuses in North America — an 11 GW multi-modal generation platform designed to support next-generation industrial and computing infrastructure.This campus integrates gas-fired generation, nuclear monitoring interfaces, hypergrid architecture, cybersecurity systems, water treatment, hybrid cooling infrastructure, and AI-enabled operational intelligence into a single, unified ecosystem.At the center of this effort is the Centralized Command & Control Facility (C3F) — the operational brain of the entire campus. This facility will provide real-time monitoring, control, security, optimization, and future AI-enabled operational analytics across all generation and infrastructure assets.This is not an incremental expansion of existing infrastructure. It is a first-of-its-kind build, designed from the ground up.Why join us??? Build Something That Does Not Yet ExistThe C3F is not a retrofit or upgrade — it is a greenfield opportunity to architect and deliver an integrated command-and-control environment at gigawatt scale.?? Architect the Operational Brain of an 11 GW CampusYou will define the control system architecture that integrates DCS, SCADA, BMS, OT/IT systems, cybersecurity, physical security, and advanced analytics into a unified platform.? Mission-Critical ImpactThis role directly influences safe, reliable, and accelerated execution of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure platform.?? Executive Visibility & InfluenceYou will work directly with senior engineering leadership and executive stakeholders, reporting progress on schedule, cost, risk, and system readiness.?? Compensation & Leadership ScopeTarget base range: $225,000 - $300,000+ depending on experiencePerformance incentives aligned to project delivery milestonesRelocation support availableHigh-autonomy leadership role in a technically ambitious environmentThis is a legacy-defining opportunity for a leader who wants ownership, speed, and scale.Job DetailsThe Project Director - Automation & Control is responsible for full lifecycle delivery of the Centralized Command & Control Facility (C3F). This mission-critical facility will serve as the operational intelligence hub for an integrated 11 GW energy campus.This role is not a traditional project director position. It requires a senior technical leader with deep experience in industrial automation, integrated control systems, power generation environments, system verification and validation, and commissioning.Extreme ownership, systems thinking, and the ability to execute in a fast-paced build environment are essential.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End OwnershipLead full lifecycle delivery of the C3F from architecture through commissioning and operational readinessOwn schedule, cost, risk, and execution performance reporting to executive leadershipControl System ArchitectureDefine and implement integrated control architecture across DCS, SCADA, BMS, OT/IT, and security platformsEnsure secure, reliable, and scalable control across generation and infrastructure assetsSystem Integration & CommissioningOversee multidisciplinary integration across EPCs, OEMs, system integrators, and technology partnersLead verification, validation, commissioning, and handover to operationsEstablish rigorous system testing and performance standardsIntegrated Infrastructure OversightEnable centralized monitoring and control of:Gas-fired generation assetsNuclear monitoring interfacesHypergrid infrastructureCybersecurity and physical security systemsWater treatment facilitiesHybrid cooling systemsFuture-Ready Data & AI EnablementArchitect AI-ready data pipelines and operational analytics frameworksSupport predictive optimization and long-term digital transformation initiativesExecution ExcellenceDrive accelerated delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory rigorOperate effectively in a startup-oriented, high-accountability cultureRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline20+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or instrumentation & controls deliveryDemonstrated leadership delivering large-scale, mission-critical control environmentsDeep expertise in DCS/SCADA architecture, system integration, and commissioningStrong understanding of industrial cybersecurity and OT/IT convergenceKey AttributesExtreme ownership and accountabilityExceptional attention to detailStrong systems-thinking mindsetComfortable operating in high-growth, fast-paced environmentsInnovative, pragmatic, results-driven leadership styleInterested in hearing more? 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Created: 2026-03-09