Automation Solutions Consultant

Hire Consulting Services; Ruston (LA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hire Consulting Services seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant based in North Louisiana (Ruston) to lead complex projects from concept to commissioning. You will architect control systems, configure PLC/HMI/SCADA, and mentor teams while interfacing with clients and vendors across industries.

The role requires deep multi‑platform expertise, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal oversight on high‑impact automation initiatives. Occasional travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7+ years hands‑on experience in automation engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and related drawings.
• Design and implement industrial automation systems with leadership.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to learn and train others, with minimal oversight.
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Perform project-related engineering services including estimation, design, programming, documentation, and commissioning.
• Provide senior technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of complex automation solutions.
• Serve as primary technical liaison between customer and company.
• Develop scope of work packages, proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Support sales with technical expertise and documentation.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support and reviews.
• Stay current with automation trends and best practices.
• Analyze requirements and propose optimized solutions with resource planning.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Learning/training capability

Electrical engineering background

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Honeywell Experion

Siemens PLCs

ABB 800xA

Jobbeschreibung

Automation Solutions Consultant

Description:

As an Automation Solutions Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for implementing automation solutions across a wide range of industries and ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of industrial control systems. This role requires deep multi-platform expertise, strong client-facing communication skills, and the ability to independently lead complex automation projects from concept through commissioning.

You will work closely with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams to design system architectures, develop detailed Scope of Work packages, configure and program control systems, and drive successful project execution. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, technical leadership, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable engineering solutions with minimal oversight.

Location:

This role is based out of our North Louisiana office in Ruston, LA, serving clients across the region and supporting project work throughout multiple industries. Candidates should expect periodic travel to customer sites as required by project needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project-related engineering services including project management, project estimation, control system design & programming, system and functional documentation, and startup/commissioning.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and influence engineering decisions across multiple projects.
• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex automation and control system solutions.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between the customer and the company, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and expert guidance.
• Independently develop comprehensive scope of work packages, proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Program, configure, migrate, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms including Rockwell ControlLogix, Honeywell Experion a plus. Other to include Siemens, Emerson DeltaV and ABB 800xA.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for existing control system platforms at client facilities.
• Lead full project life cycles—from initial discovery and requirements gathering through commissioning and site acceptance.
• Support the sales team with technical expertise, solution proposals, and customer-facing documentation.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support, project review, system assessments, and implementation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and automation best practices.
• Analyze project requirements, propose optimized solutions, and assist estimators with resource planning.
• Proactively identify system bottlenecks, recommend improvements, and manage deliverables with minimal oversight.

Preferred Platform Experience:

PLC Platforms

• Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix)
• Siemens PLCs
• GE Fanuc PLCs

HMI Platforms

• Allen-Bradley (PanelView, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
• Siemens WinCC
• Wonderware InTouch / ArchestrA
• Ignition by Inductive Automation

DCS Platforms

• ABB 800xA
• Rockwell PlantPAx
• Emerson DeltaV
• Honeywell Experion

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 7+ years of hands‑on experience.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings, read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and other engineering drawings.
• Must have the ability to design and implement industrial automation systems.
• Must have project management and leadership experience.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ability to be a learning or training resource.
• In-depth knowledge of the role and required job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties with minimal oversight and direction.
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.