Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

CDM Smith; Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and implementing complex SCADA systems and controls in the process industries. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and develop client relationships while ensuring high-quality deliverables. With a focus on professional growth and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for automation and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in automation and controls engineering.
• Professional engineering license required, with a focus on SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of SCADA systems and controls.
• Mentor junior staff and prepare project proposals and budgets.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Controls systems design

SCADA systems

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

40395BR

Requisition ID: 40395BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer with broad experience in the design and implementation of SCADA systems, controls, and instrumentation in the process industries. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to successfully lead projects and teams to deliver solutions to our clients’ challenges, strong client relationship skills, and a commitment to professional growth. CDM Smith has been a leader in providing Automation design and programming services for over 30 years, and the selected candidate will be an integral part of growing our services.

As a member of the North Automation team, the Senior Automation Engineer will contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

1. Creating basic to highly complex SCADA, controls, cyber security, instrumentation, and related systems designs. Developing technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Preparing preliminary design reports (PDRs) identifying design goals and design criteria.
2. Creating master plans and need assessment reports related to SCADA systems and cyber security.
3. Leading teams of more junior staff and providing direction and mentoring. Reviewing the work of junior staff as necessary. Providing feedback on client relationships and career issues.
4. Leading the development of proposals and client presentations. Will independently prepare the “scope of work” and develop the project budget.
5. Preparing level of effort estimates (LOEs).
6. Providing support to construction services. Reviewing basic to highly complex component level shop drawings, providing responses to requests for information (RFIs). Performing field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
7. Implementing or directing the implementation of SCADA system programming and integration deliverables. Creating basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, configuring and programming programmable logic controllers (PLC) software, developing automated operational reports.
8. Leading the testing and startup team for SCADA, controls, instrumentation, and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance.
9. Independently developing operations & maintenance manuals for designed SCADA, controls instrumentation, and related systems. Independently developing systems training for end users. Developing training plans for all levels of a client's organization.
10. Developing opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients.

Job Title: Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
2. 10 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:

1. Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred.
2. Experience within an Engineering and/or construction firm highly preferred.
3. Experience leading teams highly preferred.
4. Licensed Professional Engineer (Control Systems) in New York or ability to obtain reciprocity if licensed in another state.

Job Site Location: New York - Woodbury

Amount of Travel Required: 30%

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 – both oral and written.
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.

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

Pay Range Minimum: $119,101

Pay Range Maximum: $208,416

Additional Pay Range Information: The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.