Senior Automation Solutions Consultant

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to act as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries.

You will lead projects from concept through commissioning, translate client needs into engineering solutions, and independently manage scopes, estimates, and deployments. The role requires autonomy, strong client communication, and leadership across PLC/HMI/DCS platforms, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience.
• Ability to read electrical control panel drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and other engineering drawings.
• Must design and implement industrial automation systems.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills; team-oriented environment.
• 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, 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, alignment, and expert guidance.
• Independently develop comprehensive 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 include Siemens, Emerson DeltaV and ABB 800xA.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for existing control system platforms at client facilities.
• Lead full project life cycles—from initial discovery and requirements gathering through commissioning and site acceptance.
• Support the sales team with technical expertise, solution proposals, and customer-facing documentation.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support, project review, system assessments, and implementation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and automation best practices.
• Analyze project requirements, propose optimized solutions, and assist estimators with resource planning.
• Proactively identify system bottlenecks, recommend improvements, and manage deliverables with minimal oversight.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Mentoring/Training

Education

Electrical Engineering / Control Systems Engineering

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to act as a senior technical authority for implementing automation across industries.

You will lead projects from concept through commissioning, translate client needs into engineering solutions, and independently manage scopes, estimates, and deployments. The role requires autonomy, strong client communication, and leadership across PLC/HMI/DCS platforms, with travel to client sites as needed.