Automation Engineer 4 Lead – Oil & Gas, Power & Water Division
Direct Companies
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Contract type: Full time
Automation Engineer 4 Lead – Oil & Gas, Power & Water Division | Sioux Falls, SD
Do you have a deep understanding of automation in the Oil & Gas, Power, or Water/Wastewater sectors—and the leadership skills to match? Direct Companies is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer 4 Lead to help drive our growing operations in Sioux Falls, SD. This role will champion project execution, mentor technical talent, and lead process improvements that help us deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions across the energy and utility industries.
About Direct Companies – Energy, Power & Water Divisions
At Direct Companies, we partner with some of the most respected companies in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Water/Wastewater sectors. From upstream production to grid-scale substations to municipal water systems, we deliver tailored automation and control solutions that improve uptime, compliance, and operational visibility. Based in Sioux Falls, our team is hands-on, forward-thinking, and driven to set new standards for excellence in industrial automation.
What We're Looking For
Team Resource Coordination (42%)
This isn’t just a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape the future of automation across some of the most critical infrastructure sectors in the world. Our Oil & Gas, Power, and Water divisions are growing, and we’re looking for hands-on leaders who bring both technical excellence and strategic thinking to every challenge.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make an impact across energy and utility sectors—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us drive innovation in Oil & Gas, Power, and Water/Wastewater automation.
#hc186265
Do you have a deep understanding of automation in the Oil & Gas, Power, or Water/Wastewater sectors—and the leadership skills to match? Direct Companies is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer 4 Lead to help drive our growing operations in Sioux Falls, SD. This role will champion project execution, mentor technical talent, and lead process improvements that help us deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions across the energy and utility industries.
About Direct Companies – Energy, Power & Water Divisions
At Direct Companies, we partner with some of the most respected companies in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Water/Wastewater sectors. From upstream production to grid-scale substations to municipal water systems, we deliver tailored automation and control solutions that improve uptime, compliance, and operational visibility. Based in Sioux Falls, our team is hands-on, forward-thinking, and driven to set new standards for excellence in industrial automation.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of automation or controls engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Power, and/or Water/Wastewater
- Proven leadership in managing technical teams and field operations
- Strong understanding of PLC/SCADA systems, telemetry, HMI, and field instrumentation
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across project and service environments
- Familiarity with regulatory standards in energy and utility industries (e.g., EPA, FERC, NERC, PHMSA)
- Effective communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Team Resource Coordination (42%)
- Lead and coordinate engineering and service resources across multiple automation projects in Oil & Gas, Power, and Water sectors
- Ensure proper scheduling for commissioning, startup, and support services across diverse field environments
- Align technical execution with business priorities and client requirements
- Mentor automation engineers and field technicians with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Promote skill development and cross-industry knowledge sharing
- Foster a team culture grounded in accountability, technical rigor, and learning
- Drive internal initiatives to improve workflows, quality, and operational consistency
- Standardize documentation, testing protocols, and lessons learned across sectors
- Collaborate with SMEs and project leads to identify and eliminate root inefficiencies
- Tackle complex field issues and critical service needs with calm, expert insight
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability through project tracking systems
- Contribute to high-impact delivery and customer satisfaction
- Timely and efficient execution across industries
- Growth, retention, and development of technical teams
- Process optimization outcomes and adoption
- Responsiveness and satisfaction across clients in multiple sectors
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, disability)
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, paid holidays, and travel expense support
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Opportunity to lead in a cross-industry, high-growth division
- Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
This isn’t just a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape the future of automation across some of the most critical infrastructure sectors in the world. Our Oil & Gas, Power, and Water divisions are growing, and we’re looking for hands-on leaders who bring both technical excellence and strategic thinking to every challenge.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make an impact across energy and utility sectors—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us drive innovation in Oil & Gas, Power, and Water/Wastewater automation.
#hc186265
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