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

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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, 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 :

Background Check and Drug Testing Information :

CDM Smith 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. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

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.