Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – Hybrid

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a highly skilled Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Missouri to design and integrate control systems for water/wastewater projects. You will create PIDs, control descriptions, and PLC/HMI programs, using 3D/4D design practices and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 40% and a willingness to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and control systems including PIDs and architectures.
• Develop control descriptions and PLC/HMI programs; assist testing and startup.
• Review drawings and assist with testing oversight.
• Lead staff, mentor juniors, and support proposals and marketing activities.

Skills

PLC experience

HMI experience

Instrumentation design

3D/4D design practices

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a highly skilled Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Missouri to design and integrate control systems for water/wastewater projects. You will create PIDs, control descriptions, and PLC/HMI programs, using 3D/4D design practices and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 40% and a willingness to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class solutions.