Senior Automation Solutions Architect

The Recruiting Hive; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority across projects, designing architectures and leading automation initiatives from concept to commissioning. You will work with clients, vendors, and internal teams to develop scope of work, configure control systems, and drive successful project execution with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, system design, and providing technical guidance, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in hands-on automation roles.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation systems.
• PM/leadership experience and client-facing skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across multiple automation projects.
• Design architecture, scope, and cost estimates for control systems.
• Configure and program PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Serve as liaison between customer and company with clear guidance.
• Manage full project life cycles from discovery to commissioning.

Skills

Systems integration

Project leadership

Client communication

PLC/SCADA/HMI knowledge

Electrical drawings & P&IDs

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical/Control Systems Engineering degree

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority across projects, designing architectures and leading automation initiatives from concept to commissioning. You will work with clients, vendors, and internal teams to develop scope of work, configure control systems, and drive successful project execution with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, system design, and providing technical guidance, with