CDM Smith

Automation and Controls Engineer

CDM Smith$94K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 3 years of related experience preferred, with equivalent experience considered.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs.
  • Strong skills in 3D and 4D CAD drafting programs.
  • Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Creates instrumentation, controls designs using CAD programs with light supervision.
  • Reviews component level shop drawings and responds to RFIs under supervision.
  • Develops human-machine interface (HMI) designs and programmable logic controllers (PLC) independently.
  • Tests and starts up instrumentation and control systems with minimal supervision.
  • Assists in developing operation & maintenance manuals for systems.
  • Helps develop training for end users on systems.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities (20%-40%).
  • Collaboration with meaningful projects in process industries.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation Engineer to support our clients in Carlsbad, CA! 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!
An Automation Engineer at CDM Smith:
• Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. • Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision. • Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. • Performs testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. • Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems. • Assists in the development of systems training for end users. • Performs other duties as required.
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Skills & Abilities
• Solid knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. • Good communication skills. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. • Strong knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. • 3 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. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred. • Experience within an Engineering and/or an integration firm highly preferred.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Pay Range Min

USD $94,370.00
Pay Range Max

USD $155,709.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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