Senior Automation Solutions Architect PLC/SCADA/DCS

MDS Staffing; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant based in Ruston, LA to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, configure control systems, and develop system architectures with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include design, programming, documentation, and hands-on leadership across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms. Requires 7+ years of experience and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in automation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and related drawings.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation systems.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-related engineering services including project management, project estimation, control system design & programming, 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 expert guidance.
• Independently develop scope of work packages, proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Program, configure, migrate, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms including Rockwell ControlLogix, Honeywell Experion a plus; others as applicable.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for existing control system platforms at client facilities.
• Lead full project life cycles—from discovery through commissioning and site acceptance.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support, project reviews, system assessments, and implementation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and automation best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Automation design

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PlantPAx

HMI/SCADA platforms

DCS systems (DeltaV, Experion)

Job description

MDS Staffing seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant based in Ruston, LA to serve as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, configure control systems, and develop system architectures with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include design, programming, documentation, and hands-on leadership across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms. Requires 7+ years of experience and strong client-facing skills.