Automation & Controls Engineer — PLC, HMI, 3D Design

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an instrumentation and controls designer who will create basic to moderately complex designs, including P&IDs and control architectures, and assist with PLC programming and HMI graphics. The role includes testing oversight and mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and about 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 20%–40% and opportunities to contribute on major water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• PLC and HMI experience required; experience with 3D/4D design practices.

Responsibilities

• Create basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs including P&IDs and control architectures.
• Develop HMI graphics and PLC programming; assist with testing and startup.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; support proposals and marketing activities as needed.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC & HMI experience

Communication skills

MS Office

3D/4D design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an instrumentation and controls designer who will create basic to moderately complex designs, including P&IDs and control architectures, and assist with PLC programming and HMI graphics. The role includes testing oversight and mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and about 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 20%–40% and opportunities to contribute on major water/wastewater projects.