Automation Specialist 5

Trinnex Inc.; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 100,214 - 175,365; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced engineer to work on large-scale automation projects in the United States. You will design and integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks, and lead activities from design through startup.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design documentation, and mentoring junior staff. Travel is about 10% with opportunities to advance within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• Domestic/international travel as duties require.

Responsibilities

• Develop network architecture diagrams, P&IDs, instrument datasheets and control system databases.
• Prepare preliminary design reports under limited supervision.
• Lead testing, FATs and field inspections of instrumentation and controls.
• Develop basic to advanced HMI designs and PLC programs; create LOE estimates.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate design reconciliation with clients.
• Prepare proposal sections and presentations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA design

Instrumentation design

Industrial network design

HMI design

LOE estimation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Company Overview

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

Are you interested in working on large-scale industrial projects? At CDM Smith, we’re committed to connecting you with work that inspires and challenges you. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world.

Our projects span a wide range of automation and control disciplines, including PLC programming, SCADA system design, instrumentation design, industrial network design, wired and wireless communications systems, and legacy control system modernization and replacement.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing network architecture diagrams, instrument datasheets, I/O lists, P&IDs, electrical component interconnection diagrams, control system databases, process control graphics, and controller programming.
• Developing basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Preparing preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
• Coordinating design reconciliation with clients.
• Reviewing basic to highly complex component level shop drawings.
• Providing responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.
• Performing factory acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• Creating basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.
• Preparing level of effort estimates (LOEs) hours estimates.
• Leading 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 developing basic to highly complex Operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Independently developing systems training for end users.
• Lead teams of more junior staff and provide direction and mentoring.
• Prepare proposal sections and presentations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a 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

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

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.

Pay Range Min

USD $100,214.00

Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00

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