Automation and Controls Specialist

Job Description

• Developing solutions for automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance.
• Creating basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs by developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system architectures, specifications, and control descriptions (for use in control system programming).
• Preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs) and Preliminary Design Reports (PDRs) for proposed control system improvements and modifications under limited supervision.
• Developing the scope of work and project budgets for SCADA systems in response to client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Performing factory/field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements for the control system design and programming.
• Independently leading meetings with clients and contractors to discuss the control system requirements for a project.
• Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of control system components, instrumentation and panel wiring diagrams.
• Providing responses to contractor requests for information (RFIs) and clarifications under limited supervision.
• Preparing Automation specific project budgets and construction cost estimates.
• Preparing proposals and client presentations under general supervision.
• Traveling to project sites for client meetings, supporting on‑call/as‑needed contracts, and start‑up oversight of control systems within the region.
• Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support of the automation strategy.
• Participates in the Automation Community of Practice (CoP); focusing on an area of specialty (e.g., communications, networking, instrumentation, security) and strives to become a subject matter expert.
• Leads project teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring.
• Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Performing other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Amount Of

Travel Required:

10% or less

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Experience with Water/Wastewater I&C projects.
• Experience with in an Engineering and/or construction firm.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Experience in programming PLCs, HMIs and other related control system hardware and software.

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, control system hardware, control system software requirements and control system network designs.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions.
• Possesses an understanding of instrumentation and controls in the water and wastewater industry.

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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