Location: St. Louis, MO
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 05/28/2026
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Our client’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.
The position of Senior Automation Controls Engineer II will be a part of the Automation Team and will be responsible for being a leading Senior resource for automation projects.
OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET
As the Senior Automation Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include:
- Expertise programming and configuring programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
- Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, Studio5000, FactoryTalk View ME) and Aveva (Wonderware) InTouch is preferred.
- Understanding of industrial controls networks.
- Ability to read existing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and generate a Controls Narrative.
- Break down project scope into manageable tasks and effectively delegate work across the team.
- Design, implement, and support automation solutions to improve performance and reliability.
- Interpret P&IDs and convert to functional control logic based on process narratives.
- Lead programming, testing, and commissioning activities for projects of varying complexity.
- Develop and maintain PLC/HMI standards, objects, and reusable components.
- Provide technical support during commissioning and post-project phases.
- Perform delegated programming tasks according to process narrative and/or client specifications.
- Lead internal and external acceptance testing processes with ownership of project deliverables.
HOW YOU’LL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
- Represent us as a technical and project management resource for clients to communicate project status, answer questions, and coordinate work.
- Continuously improve programming skills by staying updated with the latest advancements in PLC, HMI, and data collection technology.
- Effectively communicate programming vision and provide tools to other team members to ensure accurate, timely completion of project deliverables.
- Communicate at all technical levels and coordinate directly with subcontractors, contractors, and clients as project work requires.
- Create a structured approach to troubleshooting including diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective resolutions.
- Obtain a deeper understanding of various automation components, protocols, and systems used in the industry.
- Strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities with Senior, Level II, and Level I resources.
- Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.
Travel Required:
Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.