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CDM Smith · 7 hours ago

Automation and Controls Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Automation and Controls Specialist to join a great team of motivated Automation professionals in our Northeast region. The role involves designing and programming control systems for Water/Wastewater clients, developing specifications, and ensuring safe and efficient system operation.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Leigh Ann Penn

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 Studio 5000 and Schneider Electric Unity), HMI packages (GE iFix, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and AVEVA InTouch for System Platform)

Configuring SCADA servers, 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 (for use in control system programming)

Preparing control system preliminary design reports (PDRs)

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 PLC and HMI programming

Preparing Automation specific project budgets and construction cost estimates

Preparing proposals and client presentations under senior supervision

Traveling to project sites for client meetings, supporting on-call/as-needed contracts, and start-up of control systems within the region

Performing other duties as required

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingSCADA systemsWater/Wastewater projectsInstrumentation designOperational Technology cybersecurityMicrosoft Office3D CAD draftingCommunication