Automation & Controls Engineer – Hybrid (PLC & HMI)

CDM Smith; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Naperville, IL seeks an instrumentation and controls engineer to design and integrate systems for water and wastewater projects. You will develop P&IDs, control architectures, and specifications, while mentoring junior staff and supporting proposals. Occasional travel is required.

The role emphasizes 3D/4D design, PLC and HMI expertise, and strong communication with project teams to deliver world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may count in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and control systems using 3D/4D methods; assist with specs, HMI/PLC programming and testing.
• Review component drawings and clarifications; assist with testing oversight.
• Develop P&IDs, control architectures, specifications and control descriptions for programming.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; review their work when needed.
• Assist in proposals and support automation marketing activities as directed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls design

PLC experience

HMI experience

MS Office

3D/4D design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith in Naperville, IL seeks an instrumentation and controls engineer to design and integrate systems for water and wastewater projects. You will develop P&IDs, control architectures, and specifications, while mentoring junior staff and supporting proposals. Occasional travel is required.

The role emphasizes 3D/4D design, PLC and HMI expertise, and strong communication with project teams to deliver world-class solutions.