Lead Automation Engineer – PLC & HMI Design

CDM Smith; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and oversee systems, including PLC and HMI, on diverse projects.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with clients, prepare budget estimates, and mentor junior staff while traveling as needed.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience, with domestic and international travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 7 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required domestically or internationally up to 40%.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Creates and oversees instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices.
• Develops technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
• Coordinates designs reconciliation with clients.
• Creates basic to moderate control system designs including CSA, P&ID drawings, narratives and specifications.
• Prepares level of effort estimates (LOE).
• Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring.
• Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support of the automation strategy.
• Performs testing and field inspections.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC experience

HMI design

Client relations

MS Office

3D/4D design software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

3D/4D design software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and oversee systems, including PLC and HMI, on diverse projects.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with clients, prepare budget estimates, and mentor junior staff while traveling as needed.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience, with domestic and international travel up to 40%.