Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI)

CDM Smith; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems using 3D and 4D design practices. You will assist with specification development, create HMI graphics and PLC programming, and help test and startup control systems.

The role involves reviewing project drawings, mentoring junior staff, supporting proposals and marketing efforts for the Automation strategy, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices. Assists with specification development. Creates basic to moderately complex HMI graphics, PLC programming and report development.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings, contractor clarifications. Assist with testing oversight.
• Creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs by developing P&IDs, control system architectures, specifications, and control descriptions.
• Leads staff and provides direction and mentoring for junior staff. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, assists in the preparation proposal sections and presentations, as directed. Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support the Automation strategy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC & HMI experience

3D/4D design practices

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems using 3D and 4D design practices. You will assist with specification development, create HMI graphics and PLC programming, and help test and startup control systems.

The role involves reviewing project drawings, mentoring junior staff, supporting proposals and marketing efforts for the Automation strategy, and occasional travel.