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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Solutions Consultant - **Company:** Software, Inc. - **Location:** Ruston, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, ABB 800xa, Control Logix PLC, Process Control Systems, Compact Logix PLC, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Win CC - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/us5955e81e09185fb50b36a760e660e5ec ## About the Role * Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience * Ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and other engineering drawings * Ability to design and implement industrial automation systems * Project management and leadership experience * Strong communication skills * Enjoys working in a team environment * Ability to serve as a learning or training resource * In-depth knowledge of the role and required job duties * Demonstrated ability to perform job duties with minimal oversight and direction * Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field * Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms including Rockwell ControlLogix, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, and ABB 800xA * Periodic travel to customer sites as required by project needs, * Experience with Honeywell Experion a plus * Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) * Experience with Siemens PLCs * Experience with GE Fanuc PLCs * Experience with Allen-Bradley HMI platforms (PanelView, FactoryTalk View ME/SE) * Experience with Siemens WinCC * Experience with Wonderware InTouch / ArchestrA * Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation * Experience with DCS platforms: ABB 800xA, Rockwell PlantPAx, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion ## Description An established industrial automation solutions provider is seeking an Automation Solutions Consultant to serve as a senior technical authority on control systems projects across multiple industries. This role is critical to ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of industrial control systems for clients throughout the region, and requires a leader who can independently drive complex automation projects from concept through commissioning. What you'll do * 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, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, and ABB 800xA (Honeywell Experion a plus) * 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, This position offers a high degree of autonomy and technical leadership, giving an experienced automation professional the opportunity to lead complex projects across multiple industries with minimal oversight., Automation Solutions Consultant Description: As an Automation Solutions Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for implementing automation solut… + 1 month ago + Apply easily, Automation Solutions Consultant Description: As an Automation Solutions Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for implementing automation solut… + 1 month ago, Automation Solutions Consultant Description: As an Automation Solutions Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for implementing automation solut… + 1 month ago + ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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