Automation Engineer

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CDM Smith is an engineering and information technology company committed to a challenging, inclusive, and progressive work environment. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives. Our employees are the heart of our company, and we provide personal leadership, career growth, and development opportunities for every employee.

Under direct supervision, creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Reviews simple to complex component level shop drawings. Creates basic human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Assists with testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems. Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed systems.

Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD electrical and various control systems (i.e. Rockwell, ABB, Siemens…)
• Experience and interest working with P&IDs, control hardware selection, control system architecture, panel layouts

Travel required:

10%.

Basic knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. Good communication skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. Moderate knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

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. 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.