Automation & Controls Engineer (Hybrid) | PLC & HMI

CDM Smith; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Huntington, WV, is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design and deliver control system projects using 3D/4D design practices. The role involves developing P&IDs, control architectures, and HMI/PLC programming, plus testing and startup support.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and may travel 20%–40%, with travel expectations aligned to project needs. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Create instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices; assist with specification development and HMI/PLC programming.
• Review basic to highly complex component-level shop drawings and contractor clarifications; assist with testing oversight.
• Develop P&ID, control system architectures, specifications, and control descriptions for programming.
• Lead staff and mentor junior staff; review work as necessary.
• Support proposal preparation and marketing activities as directed; participate in proposals when needed.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC

HMI

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

P&ID

Job description

CDM Smith in Huntington, WV, is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design and deliver control system projects using 3D/4D design practices. The role involves developing P&IDs, control architectures, and HMI/PLC programming, plus testing and startup support.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and may travel 20%–40%, with travel expectations aligned to project needs. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience are required.