CDM Smith · 1 day ago
Senior Automation and Controls Engineer
CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience and fostering personal leadership and career growth. They are seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to lead projects in the design and implementation of SCADA systems and controls in the process industries, while mentoring junior staff and expanding client relationships.
Responsibilities
Creating basic to highly complex SCADA, controls, networks, cyber security, instrumentation, and related systems designs. Developing technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Preparing preliminary design reports (PDRs) identifying design goals and design criteria
Creating master plans and need assessment reports related to SCADA systems and cyber security
Leading teams of more junior staff and providing direction and mentoring. Reviewing the work of junior staff as necessary. Providing feedback on client relationships and career issues
Leading the development of proposals and client presentations. Will independently prepare the “scope of work” and develop the project budget
Preparing level of effort estimates (LOEs)
Providing support to construction services. Reviewing basic to highly complex component level shop drawings, providing responses to requests for information (RFIs). Performing field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections
Implementing or directing the implementation of SCADA system programming and integration deliverables. Creating basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, configuring and programming programmable logic controllers (PLC) software, developing automated operational reports
Leading the testing and startup team for SCADA, controls, instrumentation, and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance
Independently developing operations & maintenance manuals for designed SCADA, controls instrumentation, and related systems. Independently developing systems training for end users. Developing training plans for all level of a client's organization
Developing opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
10 years of related experience
Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs
Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required
Preferred
Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred
Experience within an Engineering and/or construction firm highly preferred
Experience leading teams highly preferred
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
Funding
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2025-12-24
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