Automation Engineer 5 - Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an Automation Engineer 5 to join CDM Smith’s team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement instrumentation, controls and SCADA systems for projects serving public, private, and federal clients around the world. This is a Regular full‐time position within the TSU business unit. Job details include a Requisition ID of 41182BR, a work site in the United States – Nationwide with potential domestic/international travel of 20%, and opportunities for hybrid work options.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general direction, create basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs (including 3D and 4D CAD drafting) and develop technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and coordination with clients.
• Review component-level shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and inspections.
• Develop human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations, reports, and level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Lead testing and startup teams for instrumentation and controls projects, ensuring proper documentation, quality assurance, and safe commissioning.
• Independently prepare operations and maintenance manuals and develop end user training programs.
• Provide direction and mentoring to junior staff and assist in proposal development and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience (equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater systems is highly preferred.
• Prior experience within an engineering and/or systems integration firm is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $90,605 - $158,579 plus discretionary bonuses.
• Work Environment: Join a team committed to career growth, mentoring, and a supportive, progressive culture.
• Work Location Options: Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.
• Exposure to challenging projects that have a meaningful impact on communities and industries.