Senior Automation Solutions Architect (PLC/DCS)

LRSolutions, LLC; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries.

You will design system architectures, develop scopes of work, configure and program control systems, and lead projects from concept through commissioning.

The role demands 7+ years hands-on experience, strong client communication, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years hands-on experience in automation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation systems.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from discovery to commissioning with minimal oversight.
• Provide senior technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Design, architecture, and implementation of automation solutions.
• Act as primary technical liaison with customers.
• Develop scope of work, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, ABB).
• Maintain and support existing control systems at client sites.
• Support sales with technical proposals and documentation.
• Travel to client facilities for assessments and reviews.
• Stay current with automation trends and best practices.

Skills

Automation design

Project leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Electrical drawings

P&ID reading

Multi-platform PLC/HMI/DCS

Industry standards

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC in Ruston, LA is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries.

You will design system architectures, develop scopes of work, configure and program control systems, and lead projects from concept through commissioning.

The role demands 7+ years hands-on experience, strong client communication, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.