Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Overview

Lead design, testing, and team mentorship for complex automation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• system design
• network design
• testing startup
• drawing review
• training development
• proposal development

Tasks

-Reviewing basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Providing responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision. Performing witnessed factory testing (WFTs), field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections. -With high-level goals provided, creating basic to highly complex designs that utilize human-machine interface (HMI)software, SCADA hardware (servers, workstations), network equipment (firewalls, routers, switches), programmable logic controllers (PLC), reporting software, historians and historical data collection, etc. Preparing level of effort estimates (LOEs). -Independently developing systems training for end users. Developing training plans for all level of client's organization. -Leading the development of proposals and client presentations. Developing opportunities to expand contracts with existing clients. -Leading teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring. Reviewing the work of junior staff as necessary. Providing feedback on client relationships and career issues. -Network design, utilizing control system architecture diagrams/drawings to convey network requirements for CAT6 and Fiber Optic Ethernet connections to HMI/SCADA equipment, PLCs, power monitors, VFDs, networked field instruments, etc. -Leading testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Being responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing. -Independently developing basic to highly complex Operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems. -With high-level goals provided, creating basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs by developing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and giving direction to junior staff who utilize 3D and 4D drafting programs . Developing basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Preparing preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Working with clients to define user requirements and preparing and documenting technical requirements to be used by programmers.

Requirements

• instrumentation
• microsoft office
• pe license
• water/wastewater
• team leadership
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills. -10 years of related experience. -Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred. -Experience leading teams highly preferred. -Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs. -Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional Engineering (PE) license. -Experience within an Engineering and/or an integration firm highly preferred.

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About Cdm Smith

-It has evolved into a global leader in delivering engineering, environmental, and construction services. -The firm specializes in complex infrastructure projects that address environmental, energy, and water resource challenges. -With a wide range of capabilities, the company has delivered iconic projects in transportation, utilities, and industrial sectors. -The firm has a strong focus on providing sustainable solutions to tackle the most pressing infrastructure needs worldwide. -Its projects often involve advanced technologies and innovative design, particularly in water resources and environmental remediation. -The company’s work spans a diverse range of sectors, from heavy civil construction to energy, government, and transportation. -A standout project includes its involvement in critical infrastructure for water treatment and wastewater systems around the globe. -Known for its commitment to quality, the firm prides itself on turning complex challenges into successful, long-term solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided for this position (e.g., h‑1b or tn).

Security Clearance

-background checks (criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit, motor vehicle) may be required after an offer. -drug testing may also be required; interviews are conducted before any background check.