Automation Specialist 5

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist 5 to create and oversee SCADA automation projects. You will lead teams, develop complex designs, and assist in testing and training. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of related experience, with a preference for candidates experienced in Water/Wastewater projects. An inclusive environment with career growth opportunities awaits successful candidates.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Hybrid work options available

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Experience with Water/Wastewater is preferred.
• Experience within an Engineering and/or integration firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee complex instrumentation and controls designs.
• Prepare design reports and assist in testing and startup of systems.
• Lead and mentor junior staff in development tasks.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Controls engineering

Mentoring junior staff

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

3D design software

SCADA systems

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 and/or oversees basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices. Develops technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Coordinates designs reconciliation with clients. Creates basic to highly complex human–machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs). Assists in the testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Assists in the development of systems training for end users.
• Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings, contractor clarifications. Performs and/or oversees testing and field inspections. Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion, as required.
• Leads teams of more junior staff and provides direction and mentoring. Reviews the work of junior staff as necessary. Participates in the Automation Community of Practice (CoP); focuses on an area of specialty (e.g., communications, networking, instrumentation, security) and strives to become a subject matter expert.
• Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections and presentations. Prepares scope and budgets. Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support of the automation strategy. May participate in proposals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 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.

Job Details

Job Title: Automation Specialist 5

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

Additional Information

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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Location & Travel

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

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

Other Details

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

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing as described. Timing and scope will follow company policy and applicable law.

Pay Range: Minimum $104,229 – Maximum $182,374

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

Seeks future opportunities: This is an evergreen position used to build our candidate pool; applying keeps you in our talent community for future openings.

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

Note: This position is open for future opportunities and may become available.