Chief Automation & Controls Architect

Workspire; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspire seeks an engineering leader to build and scale automation, controls, and systems integration capabilities across industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, establish standards, and drive delivery processes for complex projects, modernizing aging control systems and delivering high-impact automation solutions with measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial automation or systems integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms and cybersecurity basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls activities across PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI.
• Oversee projects from architecture to commissioning.
• Modernize aging control systems and migrations.
• Establish engineering standards and reusable architectures.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with construction and operations to ensure field success.
• Support proposals, estimates, and scope development.
• Develop relationships with customers and technology partners.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity and standards compliance.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Systems integration

Team leadership

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Schneider Electric

ABB

Emerson

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Job description

Workspire seeks an engineering leader to build and scale automation, controls, and systems integration capabilities across industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, establish standards, and drive delivery processes for complex projects, modernizing aging control systems and delivering high-impact automation solutions with measurable business outcomes.