Requisition Number: 2771

Job Title: Sr.Automation Professional

Date Opened: 12/9/2025

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Technology and Automation

Department: Automation & Technology

Employment Type: FT Regular*

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

- Candidate may be payrolled through vendor selected by the Company

Job Summary:

EDG TECH is looking for Automation Professionals to support exciting projects in the Renewables, Energy Transition, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Pharma/Biotech, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas markets. The position will participate in the design and documentation of philosophies, control strategies, interlocks and safety functions, configuration, testing, and commissioning of automation technology platforms from Emerson, Honeywell, and Rockwell. With mentors spanning industries and control platforms, EDG TECH provides an environment to pursue and develop your technical skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Interpret, analyze, and redline client engineering deliverables (i.e., P&IDs, Narratives, and Cause & Effects).

- Create and document control and HMI philosophies to meet operational requirements.

- Create or modify Control Narratives and Cause & Effects, etc.

- Design and build batch S88, state based, advanced / supervisory controls, logic, and basic control functions.

- Design and build simulations of process systems to validate controls and train operations staff.

- Compile data in EDG TECH proprietary automation tools.

- Define and build HMI library elements and associated control logic.

- Define and build advanced HMI elements, faceplates, etc. for high performance graphics.

- Bulk build device control element and standard logic.

- Work with client teams to define and build HMI graphics with the ability to consult in operator effectiveness workshops.

- Support alarm rationalization workshops and implement results.

- Participate in client witnessed Factory Acceptance Testing.

- Review and provide input into design documents, change orders, material requisitions and specifications for construction or procurement use.

- Interacts with client on all engineering and technical matters.

- Support business development by participating in client engagements, proposals and estimates.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or similar discipline preferred.

- Seven (7) or more years of technical experience designing and implementing control systems.

- Ten (10) or more years of total experience in the automation industry.

- Technical hands-on knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer software.

- Desire to learn plant production processes, systems, and new technologies.

- Knowledge of project execution in automation projects.

- Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards, and general good engineering practices.

- Skill in oral and written communication.

- Strong organizational skills related to engineering activities.

Working Conditions:

- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations.

- Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site or in plant type atmosphere.

- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

- Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

- Must be able to lift and carry five (20) pounds.

- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively.

- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.

- Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.