Automation Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers! Are you interested in working on projects that are meaningful to you and society? Do you have experience in designing and implementation of SCADA systems, controls and instrumentation in the process industries? Do you have a track record of providing excellent client service, delivering quality work products on time and on budget?

CDM Smith might be a great fit for you!

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.

• With general direction, create basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develop basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Coordinate designs reconciliation with clients.
• Review basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provide responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision. Perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• With general direction, create basic to highly complex human‑machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Prepare level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Lead 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 develop basic to highly complex operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Independently develop systems training for end users.
• Lead teams of more junior staff and provide direction and mentoring. Review the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, prepare proposal sections and presentations.
• Perform 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.

• 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.

CDM Smith is 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.

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United States – Nationwide

Minimum: $90,605 Maximum: $158,579

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

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