Senior Automation Solutions Architect

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation solutions across diverse industries.

You will lead complex projects from concept through commissioning, configuring controls, and delivering detailed scope-of-work packages. The role requires deep multi-platform expertise with Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Emerson, and Honeywell platforms, plus strong client communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Design and implement industrial automation systems.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented and capable of mentoring others.
• Education in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-related engineering services including project management, estimation, control system design & programming, documentation, and startup/commissioning.
• Provide senior-level 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, configure, migrate, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell).
• Provide maintenance support for existing control systems.
• 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.

Skills

Automation design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Electrical drawings

P&ID reading

Learning resource

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Siemens PLCs

ABB 800xA

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Wonderware InTouch

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation solutions across diverse industries.

You will lead complex projects from concept through commissioning, configuring controls, and delivering detailed scope-of-work packages. The role requires deep multi-platform expertise with Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Emerson, and Honeywell platforms, plus strong client communication and leadership capabilities.