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CDM Smith · 2 days ago

Automation and Controls Specialist

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation and Controls Specialist to help grow their Automation services offerings throughout the Ohio area. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing solutions for automation projects, programming SCADA systems, and ensuring contractor conformance with control system requirements.

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Growth Opportunities
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Hiring Manager
Leigh Ann Penn
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Responsibilities

Developing solutions for automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance
Programming, testing, and commissioning of SCADA systems which includes some, if not all of the following software: PLC packages (Rockwell RSLogix 500/Studio 5000, Schneider Electric Unity/Ecostruxure, and/or Emerson Proficy Machine Edition), HMI packages (GE iFix, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and/or VTScada)
Configuring SCADA servers, OITs, workstations, networks, and wireless communication systems (i.e. cellular, radio, Wi-Fi)
Developing SCADA reports using Dream Reports, XL Reporter, or Hach WIMS
Performing field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements for control systems
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
Preparing control system preliminary design reports (PDRs)
Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity solutions
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) under limited supervision
Independently develops basic to highly complex Operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems
Preparing Automation specific project budgets and construction cost estimates
Preparing proposals and client presentations under senior supervision
Traveling to project sites for client meetings, control system troubleshooting, and start-up of control systems within the region
Performing other duties as required

Qualification

SCADA programmingPLC programmingInstrumentation designOperational Technology networksMicrosoft OfficeTechnical writingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree
5 years of related experience
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required
Solid knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs
Good communication and time management skills
Good technical writing skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs

Preferred

Experience with Water/Wastewater
Experience within an Engineering and/or construction firm highly preferred
Interest in and exposure to managing or leading Automation projects

Benefits

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

Company

CDM Smith

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CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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