Lead Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 41224BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Overview:

Join CDM Smith as a Lead Automation Engineer and take your career to the next level! We are seeking passionate individuals who are excited about SCADA programming and process control system design. At CDM Smith, we are committed to your career development and creating a collaborative environment.

As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will be pivotal in supporting clients worldwide through all stages of SCADA automation projects. Your skills will be instrumental in driving our automation strategies forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage complex instrumentation, controls, and associated systems using cutting-edge design methods.
• Develop detailed technical memoranda and preliminary design reports (PDRs) with minimal supervision.
• Facilitate design reconciliations, and create intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) designs and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Prepare project effort estimates and independently assist with testing and startup of various systems.
• Provide comprehensive training and documentation for end users, and support field inspections and testing documentation.
• Mentor junior team members, reviewing their work to uphold high quality standards.
• Contribute to proposal preparations and marketing initiatives regarding the automation strategy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Water/Wastewater systems.
• Background in engineering or integration firms.

Why Choose CDM Smith?

At CDM Smith, we believe in enriching employee experiences. Work on impactful projects, advance your career, and thrive in a workplace that celebrates your achievements. We take pride in our inclusive culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

Work Location: Nationwide - Hybrid work options available.

Travel Requirements: Expected travel is around 20%.

Salary Range: $104,229 - $182,374, based on experience.

Note: This position is focused on building our candidate pool for future openings.