Automation Specialist 5

CDM Smith • Fairfax, VA

4h

About The Position

The Automation Specialist 5 creates and oversees instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs, from basic to highly complex, using 3D and 4D design practices. The role develops technical memoranda, prepares preliminary design reports under limited supervision, coordinates design reconciliation with clients, and creates HMI, PLC, and control system designs and documentation. Work also includes preparing level-of-effort estimates, scopes, budgets, proposal materials, and presentations.

The specialist assists with testing and startup, training development for end users, field inspections, and completion of testing and startup documentation. The role reviews shop drawings and contractor clarifications, leads and mentors junior staff, and participates in the Automation Community of Practice with a focus on developing subject-matter expertise. The position also supports marketing and new-business activities as requested. Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the stated travel amount is 20%–40%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs.
• PLC and HMI experience.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Full competency in 3D and 4D design practices.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the stated travel amount is 20%–40%.

Responsibilities

• Create and/or oversee basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices.
• Develop technical memoranda related to design issues for clients.
• Prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision.
• Coordinate design reconciliation with clients.
• Create human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controller (PLC) designs, and related reports.
• Create basic to moderate control system designs, including control system architecture drawings, Piping and Instrumentation (P&ID) drawings, control narratives, and specifications.
• Prepare level-of-effort estimates.
• Assist independently, with minimal supervision, in testing and startup of instrumentation, controls, and related systems.
• Assist in developing systems training for end users.
• Review component-level shop drawings and contractor clarifications, including basic to highly complex materials.
• Perform and/or oversee testing and field inspections.
• Complete testing and startup documentation as required.
• Lead teams of junior staff, provide direction and mentoring, and review their work as necessary.
• Participate in the Automation Community of Practice, focus on an area of specialty, and strive to become a subject-matter expert.
• Prepare proposal sections and presentations under general supervision.
• Prepare scopes and budgets.
• Support marketing and new-business activities as requested in support of the automation strategy.
• Participate in proposals as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• The company describes an employee experience that includes career growth and development, a challenging and progressive work environment, and support for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior