What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Engineer (EB-1880522161) position at STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.)?
Position: Automation Engineer I
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Louisville, Colorado
- Position Type: Full-time
- Travel Requirement: 25-50% (domestic)
Compensation Package
- Base Salary: $75,611 - $100,000 (based on experience)
- Annual Bonus: 10%
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Parental leave
- $25,000 company-paid life insurance
- Education/certification reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus
Growth Opportunity
- Mentorship in automation engineering
- Direct client interaction
- Hands-on technical experience
- Professional development support
- Clear career advancement path
Core Responsibilities
- PLC programming (primarily Allen Bradley/Rockwell)
- Creating electrical schematics
- Designing control panel layouts
- Developing point-to-point wiring diagrams
- Creating equipment bills of materials
- Client communication and support
- Project proposal assistance
- Vendor coordination
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
- 1-2 years of controls engineering experience (no fresh graduates)
- Oil and Gas industry exposure
- Basic PLC programming knowledge (Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred)
- AutoCAD 2D/3D basic proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel independently
- Microsoft Windows proficiency
Technical Skills
- Control system design
- Industrial equipment programming
- Electrical enclosure layout
- NEC code knowledge
- Load calculations
- Technical documentation
- Project coordination
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Self-motivated professional
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented approach
- Team collaboration skills
- Customer service mindset
- Adaptable to travel requirements
- Eager to learn and grow
Work Environment
- Combination of office and field work
- Client site visits
- Manufacturing facility interaction
- Safety-first culture
- Team-oriented atmosphere
Travel Requirements
- 25-40% travel initially (may increase to 50%)
- Independent travel capability required
Key Success Factors
- Safety consciousness
- Quality focus
- Professional demeanor
- Client relationship skills
- Technical aptitude
- Growth mindset
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career automation professional to develop expertise in industrial control systems while working with leading energy sector clients. The ideal candidate will combine technical capabilities with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
Note: This role requires significant travel commitment and hands-on engagement with clients. Candidates should be comfortable with independent travel and direct client interaction.
Salary : $75,611 - $100,000
