Automation and Controls Engineer

**37987BR**

**Requisition ID:**

37987BR

**Business Unit:**

TSU

**Job Description:**

CDM Smith is seeking a new Automation and Controls Engineer to join a great team of over 20 engineers in our Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent client service, delivering quality technical work products on time and on budget, and will want to be a part of a national team of motivated Automation professionals. As a member of the Automation team, you will contribute to CDM Smiths mission by:

Under light supervision, create 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.

Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings. Provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.

Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.

Involvement throughout the multiple stages of application engineering (programming) projects - program development, unwitnessed factory testing, witnessed factory testing, operational readiness testing (initial startup) and functional demonstration testing (final startup).

Assists with the development of basic to moderately complex Operations & Maintenance manuals for instrumentation, controls and related systems after construction of the design has been completed.

Assists in the development of systems training for end users.

Performs other duties as required.

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**Job Title:**

Automation and Controls Engineer

**Group:**

ISO

**Employment Type:**

Regular

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline.

3 years of related experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a 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 HMI/SCADA and PLC programming.

Experience with automation design and development of programming applications for water and wastewater projects.

Experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition HMI/SCADA and Trihedral's VTScada software packages preferred.

Experience with Allen-Bradley's family of PLCs that utilize RSLogix/Studio 5000 software preferred.

Strong field service and troubleshooting skills while performing testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision.

**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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Why CDM Smith?:**

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**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 its a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is 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:**

Virginia - Fairfax

**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.

**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:**

Solid knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.

Good communication skills.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs.

Strong knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.

**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as 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. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

**Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as CDM Smith) reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing.

**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.