About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support our national Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities and supports clients in multiple industries and market sectors providing control system assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance.

The primary role of this position is to support the planning, design, and implementation of automated process control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in coordination with clients and multidiscipline teams to develop solutions for construction and implementation in multiple market sectors including tech, media & telecom; oil & gas; food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing; mining; industrial; transportation; and water/wastewater.

In this role, the Control Systems Engineer will serve as Engineer of Record or will work under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design complex building/process control and SCADA systems, assisting with the evaluation and selection of equipment and system components. They will be responsible for creating biddable and technically accurate construction documents including drawings and specifications. They must be self-motivated with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically excellent SCADA/I&C designs.

Responsibilities/Duties include:

• Lead the I&C design and/or coordinate work with the electrical/I&C design team on small to larger water/wastewater and industrial facility projects from preliminary design through construction phase services.
• Meet with clients, owners, operators, and governing agencies to determine I&C requirements.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Conduct systems integration of the I&C system, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customizing for various control software programs.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit I&C specifications and select equipment and monitoring/control devices.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls related field.
• PE required.
• A minimum of 5 years applicable experience
• Hands on experience designing I&C systems, including schematics and loops required.
• Network design experience for Industrial Control or SCADA or OT systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of remote site telemetry communications.
• Must be knowledgeable of cybersecurity considerations for Industrial Control or SCADA or OT systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of network, PLC, DCS, or DDC hardware/software, and SCADA/HMI software used in Building, Industrial, or Water/Wastewater applications.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Distributed Control System (DCS) / Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming or SCADA HMI configuration experience a plus
• Experience in building automation, data centers, food & beverage, oil & gas, industrial, mining, manufacturing, or logistics a plus.
• Familiar with industrial processes, motor control, and power distributions systems.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.