Automation and Controls Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Title
Automation and Controls Specialist
Job OverviewCDM Smith is seeking an experienced Automation and Controls Specialist to join a motivated team of Automation professionals in the Northeast region. The successful candidate will design and program control systems for Water/Wastewater clients, develop detailed specifications, create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and write comprehensive control descriptions to ensure safe and efficient system operation.
Key Responsibilities- Develop automation solutions under senior level oversight.
- Program, test, and commission SCADA systems using PLC and HMI packages (Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Electric Unity, GE iFix, Rockwell Factory Talk, AVEVA InTouch).
- Configure SCADA servers, workstations, networks, and wireless communication systems.
- Create SCADA reports and perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
- Design basic to complex instrumentation and control system components, prepare PIDs, architectures, specifications, and control descriptions.
- Prepare control system preliminary design reports (PDRs) and review shop drawings.
- Respond to contractor RFIs under supervision and independently develop Operations & Maintenance manuals.
- Estimate project budgets, prepare proposals, and support client presentations.
- Travel to project sites for client meetings and on‑call support.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of related experience in automation and controls.
- Proficiency with PLC and HMI programming.
- Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior staff.
- Experience with Water/Wastewater instrumentation & control projects.
- Experience with in an engineering or construction firm.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
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 and related conditions), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?Check out this video to learn why our team loves to work here:
LocationBoston, Massachusetts
Work OptionsHybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.
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