Automation Engineer 4

CDM Smith; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and implementing SCADA systems and controls in the process industries, ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients. You will lead testing and startup teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on society. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to work on diverse projects both locally and globally, while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in engineering or controls.
• Expertise in instrumentation and control systems design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement instrumentation and controls systems.
• Lead testing and startup teams for instrumentation systems.
• Develop training and maintenance manuals for designed systems.

Skills

Instrumentation Design

Controls Systems

SCADA Systems

Communication Skills

3D CAD Drafting

4D CAD Drafting

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certification as Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job description

41180BR

Requisition ID: 41180BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers! Are you interested in working on projects that are meaningful to you and society? Do you have experience in designing and implementation of SCADA systems, controls and instrumentation in the process industries? Do you have a track record of providing excellent client service, delivering quality work products on time and on budget? CDM Smith might be a great fit for you!

We have multiple openings for Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to support our public, private, and federal clients locally and around the world with all phases of SCADA automation projects.

An Automation Engineer at CDM Smith:

1. Under limited supervision, creates basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under supervision.
2. Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision. Performs field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
3. Under limited supervision, creates basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs).
4. Leads testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing.
5. Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
6. Under minimal supervision, develops systems training for end users.
7. Leads teams and provides direction and mentoring for junior staff. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
8. Assists with proposal development and presentation.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: Automation Engineer 4

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
2. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred.
2. Experience within an Engineering and/or an integration firm highly preferred.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
4. Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.