Automation Specialist

Position Overview

Automation Specialist 5 at CDM Smith. Location: New Orleans. In this role, you will support our public, private, and federal clients worldwide across all phases of SCADA automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and/or oversees basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D practices; develops technical memoranda and prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision; coordinates design reconciliation with clients; creates HMI designs, PLC reports and prepares LOEs; assists in testing, startup, and training of end users.
• Reviews component‑level shop drawings, contractor clarifications, performs and/or oversees testing and field inspections; completes required testing and startup documentation.
• Leads teams of junior staff, provides direction and mentoring; reviews junior work; engages in the Automation Community of Practice (CoP) to become a subject‑matter expert in areas such as communications, networking, instrumentation, or security.
• Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections, presentations, scope, and budgets; supports marketing and new business activities as requested; may participate in proposals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience Required: 7 years of related experience (or equivalent direct experience in lieu of a degree)
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater projects
• Experience in an engineering or integration firm

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Minimum: $104,229 | Maximum: $182,374
• Location: Hybrid work options may be considered