Automation Engineer V

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Springdale, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical, lighting, and special systems for new and existing facilities. This role leads project execution from concept through permitting and construction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, interfaces directly with clients, and supports business growth through technical excellence and project delivery. This position reports to the Department Manager and works closely with project managers, discipline leaders, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (typically Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Mechanical)
Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
Minimum 5 years of industrial controls design and implementation experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial Automation and Control.
Ability to understand and develop Automation specification documents, system architecture drawings, control platform specifications, and project schedules.
Proficient with computer applications Microsoft Office products and DCS/PLC software platforms.
Proficient in modular coding practices and multiple code libraries
Familiar with IT and Automation standards, including ISA-S88, ISA-S95 and IEC 62443
Proficient coordinate software design with internal and external project team.
Ability to lead site software installation, checkout, testing, and customer service including interfacing with customer
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
Technical excellence
Client relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem solving and decision making
Communication and presentation skills
Results-oriented mindset
Customer Focus – Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term value.
Passion for Growth – Continuously develops technical, industry, and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth
Leadership Impact – Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment, professionalism, and accountability
Communication – Clearly communicates technical information, project status, issues, recommendations, etc. to clients and internal stakeholders
Ownership – Takes responsibility for quality, schedule, and deliverables within assigned work scope
Act With Urgency – Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs, project issues, and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards
Teamwork – Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions
Technical Excellence – Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals, codes, standards, and best practices to projects
Functional Excellence – Executes work processes efficiently using tools, systems, and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Preferred Fundamentals of Engineering exam and on track to obtain Professional Engineer License within two years.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering scope documentation, schedules, and effort-hour estimates.
Lead client presentations both internal and external, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
Coordinate requirements, capabilities and schedules with process, instrumentation, electrical and IT disciplines, and equipment suppliers.
Lead engineering and design activities from conception through implementation, testing, installation, commissioning and project closeout.
Perform internal review of documents and code packages before issuance.
Maintain and forecast project costs, schedules, and documentation while ensuring project records are accurately maintained for permanent files.
Develop system architecture, requirements, test plans and commissioning schedules together with external stakeholders.
Use capabilities, tools and other resources to cost effectively deliver code to meet full requirements.
Effectively setup and critically evaluate code prior to site installation.
Perform installation and qualification of project code in a high-pressure, high-change customer site environment.
Maintain existing client relationships and support future opportunities.