Automation Specialist 4

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Automation Specialist 4 to support automation projects. The role involves creating designs, mentoring junior staff, and may require some domestic/international travel. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience. A hybrid work option is available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Creates instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• Reviews component level shop drawings and assists in testing oversight.
• Leads and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Instrumentation and controls

PLC experience

HMI experience

Microsoft Office Suite

3D and 4D design practices

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices. Assists with specification development. Creates basic to moderately complex human-machine interface (HMI) graphics, programmable logic controller programming (PLC), report development, etc. Assists with testing and startup of control systems.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings, contractor clarifications. Assist with testing oversight.
• Leads staff and provides direction and mentoring for junior staff. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
• Under general supervision, assists in the preparation proposal sections and presentations, as directed. Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support the Automation strategy. May participate in proposals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 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 specific 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.

General Information

Job Title: Automation Specialist 4

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

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.

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Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

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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:

• 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.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing as applicable for certain positions.

Pay Range Minimum: $81,765

Pay Range 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 Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! This is an evergreen position to build our candidate pool; if the role becomes available, you may be contacted for consideration.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.