Freelance Dcs Automation Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Locations: Lakewood, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Elko, NV; Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ.

Type of position: Regular.

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll take part in engineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry across the United States and Canada. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the quality of professional services delivered while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams. You’ll play a key role throughout all phases of engineering projects, helping deliver high-quality technical solutions. You’ll also visit client sites occasionally, support business development efforts and mentor junior engineers to support team growth.

• Participate in engineering studies, design and project delivery.
• Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates.
• Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities, as required.
• Design and program control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
• Support commissioning and optimization of control strategies and instrumentation.

• Results-driven.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Inspirational leadership.
• Rigorous and ethical.
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge.
• Interest in solving complex challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible.
• 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in mining, energy or heavy industry.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret process and engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, drawings).
• Field experience (construction, commissioning, site support).
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and teams.
• Valid driver’s license and available for occasional travel.
• Experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA programming and control system integration.
• Experience with PLC logic, control strategies and operator interfaces (HMI).
• Experience with sensors, loops, control valves and process modelling basics.
• Experience with start-up, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Ability to interpret PFDs/P&IDs and integrate automation systems.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary exposure, mechanical and electrical systems, substations, industrial IT and telecom.
• Knowledge of software and tools: PLC platforms (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider); SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, etc.); DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, etc.); PI System (data historian).
• Asset: advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent).
• Asset: experience in engineering estimates and proposal preparation.
• Asset: project management and project control skills.
• Asset: experience with relevant software and design tools (discipline‑specific).

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual paid time off (PTO).
• Statutory holidays.
• Premium for employee referrals.
• Opportunity for site work.
• Participation in major projects up to 2030, including carbon neutrality and achieving 30% women on teams.
• Custom training and development plans.
• Growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture.
• Caring environment with no hierarchy perception.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.