Automation Manager

TRC Talent is partnering with a leading systems integrator and modular solutions manufacturer with a significant national footprint and a strong presence in Texas. The organization delivers advanced automation and electrical infrastructure solutions that support critical energy and utility systems. This role sits at the center of high-impact projects spanning design, integration, commissioning, and field execution.

Summary

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing automation engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including PLC/RTU/SCADA design, programming, integration, and commissioning. The Automation Manager will lead engineering teams, oversee technical execution, and ensure successful delivery of complex control systems in energy-sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of automation systems including PLC, RTU, and SCADA architectures

• Manage and support automation engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects

• Oversee development of key technical deliverables including:

  • I/O lists and instrument indexes

  • Control narratives and cause & effect matrices

  • Panel layouts and system architecture drawings

• Direct programming, configuration, and commissioning of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial networks

• Standardize and improve automation logic, code structure, and internal engineering processes

• Troubleshoot complex control system, instrumentation, and network issues in field and plant environments

• Support field commissioning activities and ensure successful system startup and handover

• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication/shop teams, procurement, field operations, and clients

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and performance guidance to automation staff

• Optimize system performance including PID loop tuning and process improvements

• Contribute to project execution planning including scope, schedule, and technical risk management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical discipline, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of hands-on industrial automation and process control experience

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing Controls Engineers and/or Automation Technicians

• Strong experience across PLC, SCADA, and RTU systems

• Proficiency with industrial networking and communications protocols

• Experience with control panel design and systems integration

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex field automation issues

• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent communication skills across technical and executive stakeholders

• Ability to manage full project lifecycle execution (design through commissioning)

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.