Automation Engineer

OneSource Professional Search; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSource Professional Search is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a leading midstream company in South Louisiana. This individual will develop, program, and maintain control systems in a highly technical environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing PLC logic, calibrating instrumentation, and managing projects, ensuring effective collaboration across different operational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation, and project management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC logic and HMI applications.
• Perform testing for control system implementations.
• Calibrate and program instrumentation for various measurements.
• Manage capital and expense projects for I&C.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Automation Systems

Instrumentation

Project Management

SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI applications

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading midstream company in South Louisiana seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their team. This individual will play a critical role in the development, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of advanced instrumentation and control systems across a highly technical operational environment.

The ideal candidate is motivated, growth‑oriented, and eager to expand into evolving technologies while supporting Operations, Maintenance, SCADA, OMCs, Engineering, Loss Controls, Cybersecurity, and internal/external customers.

Position: Automation Engineer

Type: Full‑time Experience Required: 5+ years in Automation, Instrumentation, and Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI applications, flow computers, and PID control loops.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and point‑to‑point testing for control system implementations.
• Redline and update I&C documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, IO lists, and cause‑and‑effect charts.
• Calibrate and program instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, density, etc.).
• Develop secure data interfaces and communication configurations for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering on OT network connections and support OT cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide high‑level technical support to Operations, Maintenance, SCADA, OMCs, and Engineering.
• Manage capital and expense projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule alignment.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process and lifecycle planning for I&C assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (Electrical, Automation, Controls), Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, and project management.
• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills with PLCs, HMIs, flow computers, and PID loops.