Senior Solution Architect

Descon Engineering Limited is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Solution Architect . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day technical solution activities, developing optimized automation and control system solutions, and supporting business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and ensure proposed solutions comply with customer requirements.
• Design and propose PLC/DCS/SCADA-based automation solutions using systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, Schneider, etc.
• Develop cost-optimized control system architectures and field instrumentation solutions.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, estimations, and project execution plans.
• Perform engineering, construction, and testing effort estimations.
• Identify technical and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate proposals and follow-ups with the sales team.
• Support vendor management activities including quotation collection and negotiations.
• Develop execution philosophies, design procedures, project plans, and commercial documentation.
• Ensure technical and commercial compliance of proposals and highlight all deviations/exceptions.
• Provide innovative and optimized solutions based on field experience and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with CSIA (Control System Integrators Association) standards.
• Support site visits with proposal/engineering teams for solution assessment and optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in engineering, automation, control systems, or technical sales.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and field instrumentation.
• Experience in brownfield projects, site execution, and construction estimation will be an added advantage.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive and positive attitude.