Automation Engineer

Overview

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

An Automation Engineer at CDM Smith:

• Under limited supervision, 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 supervision.
• 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.
• Under limited supervision, 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.
• Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Under minimal supervision, develops systems training for end users.
• Leads teams and provides direction and mentoring for junior staff. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Assists with proposal development and presentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Details

• Job Title: Automation Engineer 4
• Group: ISO
• Employment Type: Regular

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and project demands.

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

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 provide career opportunities across disciplines and locations, with projects our employees plan, design, build and operate. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related 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 law.

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Job Site

Location:

United States - Nationwide

Amount of

Travel Required:

20%

Work Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Background Check and Drug Testing
: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing where applicable, conducted after an offer of employment. Some checks may vary by country.

Pay Range
:
Minimum $81,765 - Maximum $134,909

Other
:
All bonuses are discretionary. Driver's license required. This role may be part of an evergreen pool for future opportunities; applying keeps you in the talent community for when similar roles open.

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