Automation Specialist

Position Overview

Automation Specialist 5 is an exciting opportunity at CDM Smith where passionate professionals in automation, instrumentation, and controls come together to design, develop, and test complex SCADA systems. In this role, you will work on projects spanning public, private, and federal sectors while engaging in system design, testing, proposal development, and mentoring junior staff.

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Key Responsibilities

• Creates and/or oversees basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices; develops technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision and coordinates design reconciliations with clients.
• Develops human‑machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC) programs, and reports, including preparation of level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Assists in testing and startup of instrumentation, controls, and related systems independently, as well as in developing systems training for end users.
• Reviews component‑level shop drawings and contractor clarifications; performs or oversees testing, field inspections, and documentation completion for startup.
• Leads teams of junior staff, providing direction, mentoring, and quality reviews, and participates in the Automation Community of Practice to develop subject‐matter expertise.
• Prepares proposal sections, presentations, scopes, and budgets; supports marketing and new‑business activities as part of the automation strategy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience Required: 7 years of related experience
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project demands and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Water/Wastewater systems is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in an engineering or integration firm is highly preferred.