CDM Smith

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Automation Engineer 1 (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Texas

      Houston

Remote

Houston (Hybrid)

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • Texas

      Houston

Location

Houston, Houston (Hybrid)

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • Application open dateApply by 2 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join CDM Smith as an Automation (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineer to design and support instrumentation and control systems in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Create basic instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
  • Review simple component-level shop drawings.
  • Create basic human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and reports.
  • Assist with testing and startup of instrumentation, controls, and related systems.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 0 years of experience.
  • Basic knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and related systems designs.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Moderate knowledge of 3D and 4D CAD drafting.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10%, depending on workload and project demands.

Training & Development

CDM Smith fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee in a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment.

Career Progression

The company supports career growth and development, encouraging employees to shape their career journeys and deliver world-class solutions.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Mechanical Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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CDM Smith

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

CDM Smith provides consulting, engineering, and construction services worldwide, focusing on water, environment, transportation, and energy projects.