Job Details

41168BR

Requisition ID: 41168BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description: CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers! Are you interested in working on projects that are meaningful to you and society? Do you have experience in designing and implementation of SCADA systems, controls and instrumentation in the process industries? Do you have a track record of providing excellent client service, delivering quality work products on time and on budget? CDM Smith might be a great fit for you!

We have multiple openings for Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to support our public, private, and federal clients locally and around the world with all phases of SCADA automation projects.

An Automation Engineer at CDM Smith:

1. Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develops basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
2. Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.
3. Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.
4. Performs testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision.
5. Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
6. Assists in the development of systems training for end users.
7. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: Automation Engineer 3

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
2. 3 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college 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 an integration firm highly preferred.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?: Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

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. Solid knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.
4. Strong knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

Pay Range Minimum: $71,094

Pay Range Maximum: $117,333

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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