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# Senior Design Engineer - Automation

- **Company:** Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $150,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Visio, Control Structures
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** http://www.libertyjobs.com/findjobs-details.php?j_id=90657

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
 * 7+ years of electrical/controls design engineering experience.
 * Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to travel approximately 10% within the Houston area.

Preferred Experience

 * AutoCAD and Visio.
 * P.E. license.
 * PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Automation Design Engineer to join an established engineering team specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This position will lead electrical and automation design initiatives, oversee project coordination, and provide technical guidance to engineering staff while supporting municipal water/wastewater facilities., * Lead electrical and automation engineering design projects.

 * Design electrical distribution systems, single-line diagrams, and electrical layouts.
 * Oversee PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system designs.
 * Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment submittals.
 * Perform quality control and constructability reviews.
 * Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
 * Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project managers.
 * Conduct occasional client site visits and support construction activities.