Job Description

• Developing solutions for automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance.
• Creating basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs by developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system architectures, specifications, and control descriptions (for use in control system programming).
• Preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs) and Preliminary Design Reports (PDRs) for proposed control system improvements and modifications under limited supervision.
• Developing the scope of work and project budgets for SCADA systems in response to client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Performing factory/field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements for the control system design and programming.
• Independently leading meetings with clients and contractors to discuss the control system requirements for a project.
• Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of control system components, instrumentation and panel wiring diagrams.
• Providing responses to contractor requests for information (RFIs) and clarifications under limited supervision.
• Preparing Automation specific project budgets and construction cost estimates.
• Preparing proposals and client presentations under general supervision.
• Traveling to project sites for client meetings, supporting on-call/as-needed contracts, and start-up oversight of control systems within the region.
• Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support of the automation strategy.
• Participates in the Automation Community of Practice (CoP); focusing on an area of specialty (e.g., communications, networking, instrumentation, security) and strives to become a subject matter expert.
• Leads project teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring.
• Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Performing other duties as required.

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Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, control system hardware, control system software requirements and control system network designs.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions.
• Possesses an understanding of instrumentation and controls in the water and wastewater industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years of related experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a 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 I&C projects.
• Experience within an Engineering and/or construction firm.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Experience in programming PLCs, HMIs and other related control system hardware and software.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

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

USD $105,227.00
Pay Range Max

USD $184,142.00
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
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