Automation Engineer

Overview

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers. We have multiple openings for Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to support our public, private, and federal clients locally and around the world with all phases of SCADA automation projects.

Job Title:

Automation Engineer 5

Group: ISO

Employment Type:

Regular

• With general direction, creates basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Coordinates designs reconciliation with clients.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision. Performs field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• With general direction, creates basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Leads testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing.
• Independently develops basic to highly complex operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Independently develops systems training for end users.
• Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections and presentations.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred.
• Experience with in an Engineering and/or an integration firm highly preferred.

We may require background checks, drug testing, and other employment verifications as described in the background checks section. Travel up to 20% may be required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Job site location is United States - Nationwide. Work location options may include hybrid arrangements for successful candidates.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range Minimum: $90,605

Pay Range Maximum: $158,579

Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Background checks and drug testing information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing where applicable.

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Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

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Travel: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.