Automation Engineer 4 - Full-time

Position Overview

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 implementing SCADA systems, controls, and instrumentation in process industries? Do you have a track record of providing excellent client service while 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 have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and lead teams while receiving continuous support for your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, create basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs; develop technical memoranda and prepare preliminary design reports.
• Review component-level shop drawings, provide responses to RFIs, and perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and inspections.
• Design human-machine interfaces (HMI), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and reports; prepare level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Lead testing and startup teams for moderately complex systems with minimal supervision, ensuring documentation completion and quality assurance.
• Assist with the development of operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls, and related systems.
• Develop systems training for end users under minimal supervision.
• Provide direction and mentoring to junior staff, and review their work as necessary.
• Assist with proposal development and presentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, along with certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent additional directly related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as job duties require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Water/Wastewater is highly preferred.
• Experience working within an Engineering or integration firm is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $81,765 - $134,909
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary.
• Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered.
• Travel Requirement: 20%
• Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide
• Visa Sponsorship: No - CDM Smith will not support sponsorship for H-1B or TN Visas.