Automation Engineer 4

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is hiring an Automation Engineer 4 in Miami, Florida. You will design and implement SCADA systems for various clients, ensuring quality project delivery. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary and the potential for hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the FE exam within 18 months of hire.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create instrumentation, controls, and systems designs.
• Review component level shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Lead testing and startup teams for instrumentation and controls.

Skills

Expert knowledge of instrumentation

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers! 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.

Automation Engineer roles focus on designing and implementing SCADA systems, controls and instrumentation in the process industries, with a track record of excellent client service, delivering quality work on time and on budget.

Job Title

Automation Engineer 4

Group

ISO

Employment Type

Regular

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, create basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs. Develop basic technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs) under supervision.
• Review basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provide responses to RFIs under supervision. Perform field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
• Under limited supervision, create basic to highly complex HMI designs, PLCs, reports, etc. Prepare level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Lead testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing.
• Assist with the development of basic to moderately complex operations & maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
• Under minimal supervision, develop systems training for end users.
• Lead teams and provide direction and mentoring for junior staff. Review the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Assist with proposal development and presentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
• 5 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 duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Water/Wastewater highly preferred.
• 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! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us

CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. We strive to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

Background Check and Drug Testing

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. Drug testing may be conducted for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer in the United States. For positions outside the United States, timing varies by country. Interviews occur before requesting a criminal background check. If subject to background checks, employment is contingent upon successful completion. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Additional checks may be required during employment.

Pay Range

Minimum: $81,765

Maximum: $134,909

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

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Evergreen Note

We are seeking candidates for potential future opportunities. This is an evergreen position to build our candidate pool; if the role opens, applications may be considered.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Violations may be penalties under state law.