Junior Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & CAD

Trinnex Inc.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation Engineer 1 to join our Columbus office in 2027. This early career role offers exposure to instrumentation, controls, and project work with industry-leading professionals on meaningful assignments.

Responsibilities include basic instrumentation and control system design using 3D/4D tools, reviewing simple drawings, and assisting with testing and startup activities while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 years travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, designs basic instrumentation, controls and related systems using 3D/4D drafting.
• Reviews simple component-level shop drawings.
• Creates basic HMI designs and PLC reports.
• Assists with testing and startup of instrumentation and controls.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

Communication skills

MS Office

3D/4D CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation Engineer 1 to join our Columbus office in 2027. This early career role offers exposure to instrumentation, controls, and project work with industry-leading professionals on meaningful assignments.

Responsibilities include basic instrumentation and control system design using 3D/4D tools, reviewing simple drawings, and assisting with testing and startup activities while traveling up to 10% as needed.