Automation Engineer 5

Automation Engineer 5

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers! Are you interested in working on projects that are meaningful to you and society? Do you have experience in designing and implementation of SCADA systems, controls and instrumentation in the process industries? Do you have a track record of providing excellent client service, delivering quality work products on time and on budget? CDM Smith might be a great fit for you! We have multiple openings for Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to support our public, private, and federal clients locally and around the world with all phases of SCADA automation projects.

As an Automation Engineer at CDM Smith, you will:

• With general direction, create basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
• Develop basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
• Coordinate designs reconciliation with clients.
• Review basic to highly complex component level shop drawings.
• Provide responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.
• Perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• With general direction, create basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.
• Prepare level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Lead 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.
• Independently develop basic to highly complex operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Independently develop systems training for end users.
• Lead teams of more junior staff and provide direction and mentoring.
• Review the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, prepare proposal sections and presentations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred.
• Experience within 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 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.

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Pay Range Minimum: $90,605

Pay Range Maximum: $158,579

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!: We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.