Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI, & P&ID Design

CDM Smith; Rocky Mount (NC); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and implement instrumentation, controls, PLC and HMI solutions for complex projects. You will develop P&IDs, control architectures and assist with testing and startup of systems, while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and about 5 years of related experience; travel of 20–40% is expected, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow within the Automation group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Approximately 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent related experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Creates instrumentation, controls and related system designs using 3D/4D practices.
• Assists with specifications and PLC/HMI programming and testing oversight.
• Reviews basic to complex shop drawings and contractor clarifications.
• Develops P&IDs and control system architectures and descriptions.
• Leads and mentors junior staff; reviews their work as needed.
• Supports proposals and automation strategy initiatives.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC

HMI

MS Office

3D/4D design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and implement instrumentation, controls, PLC and HMI solutions for complex projects. You will develop P&IDs, control architectures and assist with testing and startup of systems, while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and about 5 years of related experience; travel of 20–40% is expected, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow within the Automation group.