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Contract Dcs Automation Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Provides engineering support for plant automation, process control, instrumentation, and industrial ... Responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving DCS, PLC, HMI, historian ...

Principal Automation Engineer Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Engineering - Electrical ... Perform diagnostic and failure analysis on PLC/DCS-based systems * Assist in developing Functional ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Senior Automation Engineer at Audubon shall have shown the ability to specify, design, program ... Read, understand, and translate P&ID's and electrical drawings into a DCS/PLC/HMI application.

Responsible for the implementation of control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas ... Automation System training/certification a plus. * Working knowledge of instrument and electrical ...

Provides engineering support for plant automation, process control, instrumentation, and industrial ... Responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving DCS, PLC, HMI, historian ...

Field experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, DCS programming. Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field Proficiency in design software 5+ years of experience in an automation ...

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

Lead Automation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

Lead Automation Engineer Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field ... You'll play a key role in DCS/PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development, while also mentoring ...

Lead the programming, development, set up and commission of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA or DCS) including training and maintenance * Supports the local organization on troubleshooting or ...

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot automation logic (PLC, SCADA, DCS) in support of process control ... Collaborate with QA, Validation, Engineering, and IT to support system lifecycle management and ...

Automation Engineer

Wildwood, FL · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Lead the programming, development, set up and commission of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA or DCS) including training and maintenance * Supports the local organization on troubleshooting or ...

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How much do contract dcs automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract dcs automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Dcs Automation Engineer vs Control Systems Engineer?

AspectContract Dcs Automation EngineerControl Systems Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering, certifications in DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens), and relevant experienceRequires a degree in engineering or related field, with certifications in control systems and automation
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often contract roles in industrial plants, oil & gas, or manufacturing facilitiesFull-time or consulting roles in industrial, manufacturing, or process industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies implementing or maintaining DCS systems in process industriesUsed across various industries for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems

The main difference is that a Contract Dcs Automation Engineer typically works on specific projects with a focus on DCS systems, often on a contractual basis, while a Control Systems Engineer may have a broader role in designing and managing various control systems, often in a permanent position.

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Infographic showing various Contract Dcs Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.
Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Technical Solutions Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Automation Engineer III for our client in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Job Description
  • The Automation Engineer III position requires the ability to perform at a senior level on large to small automation projects.
  • The successful candidate will possess the ability complete complex programming efforts, keep track of project details and ensure successful project completion and delivery of a robust system to a satisfied customer.

The position requires the following of the successful candidate:
  • Extensive experience with Industrial Automation and Control Systems, i.e. PLC, DCS, HMI, RTU, OIT, SCADA, across multiple platforms.
  • Proven decision making and scope management
  • Required to lead on projects for the automation scope and responsible to handle interactions with other engineering departments (Multi Discipline, Electrical Design, Instrumentation Design and Industrial Information Technology) on the project to ensure programming and automation design are seamlessly integrated.
  • Expected to lead projects and at times be a mentor to other automation resources.
  • Functions include providing process control engineering, included but not limited to: specification, engineering, configuration and startup for projects implementing automation control systems for industrial clients.
  • Work efficiently with clients including OEM's, end users, and EPC firms across a range of industries including General Industry, Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Steel & Metals, OEM, Municipal & Institutional, High Purity, EPC, Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Power Generation.
  • Ability to read, interpret and advise on control aspects of P&IDs and electrical drawings.
  • Strong analytical skills, big picture thinking balanced with detail-oriented skills.
  • Proven experience performing IO checks, startup and commissioning activities at client sites.
  • Taking the lead on the startup and commissioning activities and handling customer updates, requests and managing completion expectations. Startup and commissioning activities typically require overtime that is paid at straight hourly rate.
  • Proven field experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, DCS programming.
  • Proven experience programming online with processors. Uploading / downloading to / from running process controls systems.
  • Proven experience with customer focused interactions on the plant floor and in customer meetings, taking the lead and responsibility for the automation portion of the scope.
  • Proven experience working to a project budget and scope. Identifying scope creep to project management. Assuming responsibility to complete tasks within the project budget and on time within the project schedule. Responsible for managing the automation portion of projects and adhering to discipline scope, schedule and budget.
  • Potential for directing junior and mid-level automation engineers, at the technical level by developing tasks required to complete a project. Teaching programming techniques and teaching by example, customer interactions and programming implementation.
  • Mentoring junior resources in programming and in automation engineering.
  • Attending site visits and meetings for new project work and for potential work to be estimated.
  • Preparing estimates and writing proposals for potential work.
  • Technical writing skills are required to assist in completing project documentation and project reports.
  • Ability to follow and perform work in accordance with the HS&E company policies and procedures.
  • This position has a travel expectation range up of 5-10% depending on project activities such as site startups and commissioning, site inspections, consulting engagements etc.

Requirements:
  • The desired candidate will possess a degree such as a Bachelors in a technical field and two plus years of experience in an automation engineering position.

Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit www.tsiwork.com or give us a call at 724-733-2100.