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Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Eciusa Augusta, Maine, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 9, 2026Apply by Feb 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Experienced Industrial Automation Engineer

Stack/tools: Industrial automation, process control; PLC programming (Rockwell, GE, Emerson preferred), HMI configuration, network switches, development of logic diagrams and electrical drawings

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Provide Automation & System Integration engineering for manufacturing & power generation

  • Program PLCs, configure HMIs, and develop/modify logic diagrams and drawings

  • Perform technical reviews of drawings and device settings; support project schedules

Must-have skills

  • BSEE, BSEET, or MSEE (or equivalent with heavy automation background); 4+ years in industrial automation or process control

  • Excellent verbal/written communication; strong organization and teamwork; quality focus

  • Ability to meet fast-paced project schedules; willingness to travel occasionally

  • Eligible to work without sponsorship

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • Experience with Rockwell, GE, and Emerson PLCs/HMI

  • Prior experience in heavy industrial controls or power/industrial facilities

Location & work type

  • Remote or hybrid work option considered for qualified candidates

  • Occasional travel; subject to client/end-client requirements and employer auto insurance policy

  • Employer: Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), 37 offices in the U.S.; benefits include comprehensive health, retirement, and professional development programs.

Full Description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading engineering firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to industrial, electric utilities, power plants and energy developers throughout the U.S.

ECI has an immediate opening for an experienced Industrial Automation engineer. The successful candidate will provide Automation & System Integration engineering services in the manufacturing & power generation industries. Tasks include programming devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers, configuration of network switches, development of logic diagrams & electrical drawings, configuration of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and technical reviews of drawings and device settings. Experience with Rockwell, GE & Emerson PLC's and HMI preferred, but not required.

A remote/hybrid work option would be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in industrial automation or process control.

Minimum Requirements: BSEE, BSEET or MSEE preferred; BSME, BSMET or other degrees with significant heavy industrial controls and automation background will be considered; 4+ years direct experience in industrial automation or process control or combination of education and experience; P.E. preferred; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary Commensurate With Experience And Education. Benefits Include

Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan Paid vacation, personal days and holidays Paid Parental Leave Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Automation EngineeringSystem IntegrationProgrammable Logic ControllersNetwork ConfigurationLogic DiagramsElectrical DrawingsHuman Machine InterfacesTechnical ReviewsRockwell PLCGE PLCEmerson PLCCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsPlanning SkillsTeamworkQuality Commitmentmulti-location

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