Automation Engineer 7

CDM Smith; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to lead instrumentation, controls and HMI design efforts on complex projects. You will guide teams, develop design documents, and coordinate with clients to define requirements and deliverables.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering and extensive travel. Expect hands-on design work, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams to create moderately to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
• Develops technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
• Defines user requirements and documents technical requirements for programmers.
• Reviews component level shop drawings and responds to RFIs under supervision.
• Performs field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• Leads development of HMIs, PLCs, and related reports.

Skills

Instrumentation design

HMI design

Communication skills

3D/4D CAD drafting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

3D CAD

4D CAD

Job description

Company Overview

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Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

• With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately 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 limited supervision.


• Works with clients to define user requirements and prepares and documents technical requirements to be used by programmers.


• 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.


• With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create moderately to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.


• Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs).


• 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.


• Independently develops basic to highly complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.


• Independently develops systems training for end users.


• Develops training plans for all level of client's organization.


• Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring.


• Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.


• Provides feedback on client relationships and career issues.


• Performs other duties as required.


• Leads the development of proposals and client presentations.


• Develops opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients.

Skills & Abilities

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 12 years of related experience. 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. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount Of Travel Required

20% - 40%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $211,723.00

Pay Range Min

USD $120,973.00