Job Description

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.


Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking an Automation Engineer who is a proven self-starter and mentor in the industry. As a member of our Cleveland team, this Automation Engineer will contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
Independently developing solutions for automation engineering and SCADA projects with senior level oversight and guidance. This role requires an individual who is passionate about Process Control Systems, Networks, Instrumentation, programming and design with a desire to further enhance their skills and our practice.
Strong communication skills both verbally and written with ability to communicate to a diverse team and client base with varying skills that is geographically dispersed.
Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet schedules and budgets.
With general direction, creates basic to moderately complex instrumentation and control system designs by developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;), control system architectures, specifications and control descriptions.
Experience with programming of SCADA systems which includes some, if not all of the following: PLC packages (Rockwell Studio 5000 and Schneider Electric Unity), HMI packages (GE iFix, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and AVEVA InTouch for System Platform), configuration of SCADA servers, workstations, network and server configuration, wireless communication systems (i.e. cellular, radio, Wi-Fi), and development of SCADA reports (Dream Reports, XL Reporter, or Hach WIMS).
Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Coordinates design reconciliation with clients.
Reviews basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of control system components and panel wiring diagrams.
Provides responses to contractor requests for information (RFIs) under supervision.
Performs field acceptance testing (FATs) and field inspections.
Prepares project budgets and construction cost estimates.
Responsible for testing and startup documentation completion and quality assurance filing. Independently develops basic to highly complex Operations & Maintenance manuals for designed instrumentation, controls and related systems.
Independently develops system training for end users.
Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections and client presentations.
Ability to travel to project sites for client meetings, control system troubleshooting, and start-up of control systems within the region. Leads testing and startup team for basic to moderately complex instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision.
Performs other duties as required.


CDM Smith Employment Type


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


Regular


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.

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.


Why CDM Smith?
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.


Amount of Travel Required
20%


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.


Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Water/Waste Water highly preferred


Job Site Location
Ohio - Cleveland


Business Unit
TSU


Group
IPO


Certification/License Requirements
Engineer-In-Training