Scott Sommer

Scott Sommer, PE, CAP, is a seasoned professional in the automation industry with over 40 years of experience. He currently serves as the Department Manager, Instrumentation & Control at Arcadis U.S., Inc., based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.13 Previously, he held the position of Director, Automation Engineering Professional Development at Horizon Controls Group from November 2020 to October 2021.12

Scott Sommer has a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical) from McNeese State University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.1 He is a Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and a Registered Professional Engineer in several states, including Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.1

Throughout his career, Sommer has worked with various organizations, including Jacobs Engineering, Wyeth BioPharma, and Renmatix, where he led the Automation and Controls team for a novel biorefining process.1 He is also a global trainer for the International Society of Automation (ISA) and an instructor at RealPars, focusing on automation and control systems.34

Scott Sommer is committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of automation engineers, reflecting his passion for sharing knowledge and contributing to the industry's growth.13