Senior Automation & Controls Engineer (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith invites applications for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in California. The role focuses on designing instrumentation, controls and related systems using 3D/4D methods, developing P&IDs, control architectures and specifications, and assisting with testing and startup of systems.

The candidate will mentor junior staff and may participate in proposals. Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, PLC and HMI expertise, strong communication, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• PLC and HMI experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D design practices.

Responsibilities

• Creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices.
• Assists with specification development and with tests and startup of control systems.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings and contractor clarifications.
• Develops PIDs, control system architectures, specifications and control descriptions for programming.
• Leads staff and mentoring for junior staff and reviews their work as needed.
• Supports proposals and marketing efforts and may participate in proposals.

Skills

Instrumentation design

PLC programming

HMI design

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith invites applications for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in California. The role focuses on designing instrumentation, controls and related systems using 3D/4D methods, developing P&IDs, control architectures and specifications, and assisting with testing and startup of systems.

The candidate will mentor junior staff and may participate in proposals. Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, PLC and HMI expertise, strong communication, and willingness to