Automation and Controls Specialist​/Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Mid-level to Senior Automation Specialist/Engineer to support our Automation service offerings in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will be a proven self-starter and work to independently develop solutions for automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance and provide mentorship to junior level engineers. This role requires an individual who is passionate about SCADA Design and Programming, Process Control Systems, OT Networks, Instrumentation with a desire to further enhance their skills and our Automation practice.

As a member of our Houston team, this Automation Specialist/Engineer will contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

* Creating basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs by developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system architectures, network diagrams, specifications and written control descriptions under the supervision of a senior staff member.

* Programming, testing, commissioning and training of SCADA systems which includes some, if not all of the following: PLC packages (Rockwell Studio 5000 and Schneider Electric Unity), HMI packages (GE iFIX, Rockwell Factory Talk, and AVEVA InTouch for System Platform), configuration of SCADA servers, workstations, network and server configuration, wireless communication systems (i.e. cellular, radio, Wi-Fi), and development of SCADA reports (Dream Reports, XL Reporter, or Hach WIMS).

* Traveling to client sites for project workshop meetings, control system troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

* Preparing control system preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.

* Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of control system components and panel wiring diagrams.

* Providing responses to contractor requests for information (RFIs) under limited supervision.

* Performing field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements.

* Preparing Automation-specific project budgets and construction cost estimates.

* Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections and client presentations.

* Mentoring junior staff and has ability to adapt to different learning styles.

* Performing other duties as required.

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Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree.

* 5 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in municipal water and wastewater systems highly preferred.

* Experience recommending or implementing cybersecurity solutions for firewalls, VPNs, DMZs, and VLAN segmentation.

* Experience with design of control systems including development of P&IDs and control system architectures, writing custom project specifications, and developing process control descriptions with input from project team.

* Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with ability to communicate to a technically diverse team and client base that is geographically dispersed.

* EIT or PE certification highly preferred.

* Strong technical writing skills.

* Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet schedules and budgets.

* Ability to travel to project sites for client meetings, control system troubleshooting, and start-up of control systems primarily within Texas. Some travel throughout the US may also be required occasionally.

* Knowledge or experience with applying cybersecurity protocols to the design and/or programming of SCADA systems following industry standards is a plus.