Automation Engineer 7

• With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately 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. Works with clients to define user requirements and prepares and documents technical requirements to be used by programmers. • 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 high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately 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. Develops training plans for all level of client's organization. • Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary. Provides feedback on client relationships and career issues. • Leads the development of proposals and client presentations. Develops opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients. • Performs other duties as required. Skills & Abilities • Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. • PLC and HMI experience required. • Excellent communication and client relation skills. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D design practices. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. • 12 years of relevant 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. Amount of Travel Required 20% - 40% Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. 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. Pay Range Max USD $241,966.00 Pay Range Min USD $138,258.00