Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - SCADA & PLC Systems

CDM Smith

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 193,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Chicago team. You will design and program control systems for Water/Wastewater and Industrial clients, perform condition assessments, and develop upgrade plans. The role involves writing specifications, creating P&IDs, and producing control descriptions to ensure safe operation.

Travel up to 10% and mentoring junior staff are included. The candidate should have PE licensure, a relevant engineering degree, and 7+ years of

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license.
  • 7 years of related experience.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and programming control systems for water/wastewater and industrial clients.
  • Performing FATs and field inspections to ensure conformance with contract requirements.
  • Creating P&IDs and control system drawings and descriptions.
  • Developing SCADA reports and configuring servers/networks.
  • Traveling to project sites up to 10% or less.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls
PLC & HMI experience
Communication
Microsoft Office
OT cybersecurity
CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering
PE license

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000
Schneider Unity
GE iFix
FactoryTalk
AVEVA InTouch
System Platform
Dream Reports
XL Reporter
Hach WIMS
P&ID drafting

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Chicago team. You will design and program control systems for Water/Wastewater and Industrial clients, perform condition assessments, and develop upgrade plans. The role involves writing specifications, creating P&IDs, and producing control descriptions to ensure safe operation.

Travel up to 10% and mentoring junior staff are included. The candidate should have PE licensure, a relevant engineering degree, and 7+ years of

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