Automation Specialist

Job Title

Automation Specialist 4

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Professionals! Are you a motivated self‑starter? Are you passionate about SCADA programming and process control system design? Join a company that values career growth and offers a supportive work environment.

• Creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices. Assists with specification development. Creates basic to moderately complex human‑machine interface (HMI) graphics, programmable logic controller programming (PLC), report development, etc. Assists with testing and startup of control systems.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component‑level shop drawings, contractor clarifications. Assists with testing oversight.
• Leads staff and provides direction and mentoring for junior staff. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, assists in the preparation of proposal sections and presentations, as directed. Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support of the Automation strategy. May participate in proposals.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of related experience
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

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

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. PLC and HMI experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D design practices.

Minimum: $81,765;
Maximum: $134,909

United States - Nationwide

20%

No — we will not support sponsorship, i.e., H‑1B or TN visas for this position.

An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.

Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.

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 that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 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.