Lead Automation Solutions Architect

Job Juncture; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation solutions across diverse industries. The role emphasizes independent leadership from concept to commissioning and strong client-facing communication.

The candidate will architect systems, develop Scope of Work packages, program control systems, and guide project execution with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on automation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings, schematics, P&IDs.
• Design and implementation of industrial automation systems.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

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 and guidance.
• Independently develop scope of work packages, proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Program, configure, migrate, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms (Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens, Emerson, ABB).
• Provide maintenance support for existing control system platforms at client facilities.
• Lead full project life cycles from discovery to commissioning and site acceptance.
• Support sales with technical expertise and customer-facing documentation.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support and project reviews.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices; propose optimized solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

Control systems design

Project management

Client-facing communication

Technical leadership

Electrical drawings reading

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Related field

Job description

Job Juncture seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation solutions across diverse industries. The role emphasizes independent leadership from concept to commissioning and strong client-facing communication.

The candidate will architect systems, develop Scope of Work packages, program control systems, and guide project execution with minimal oversight.