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HDR is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support our global Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities. Our practice provides assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance for control systems in multiple industries.

The primary role of this position is to support the planning, design, and implementation of automated industrial control systems in coordination with clients and multidiscipline teams to develop solutions for construction and implementation in multiple market sectors including, food & beverage; general industrial; oil & gas; logistics, manufacturing; mining; transportation; and water/wastewater.

In this role, the Control Systems Engineer will work under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design complex industrial control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (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 control system designs.

Primary responsibilities and duties include:

• Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems
• Participate in design review and planning meetings with the client
• Participate in the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for control system improvements
• Interface with electrical and process engineers to coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation
• Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with the development of biddable and technically accurate SCADA / I&C construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications
• Utilize CADD software including AutoDesk AutoCAD products to develop and review construction documents
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities

Growth opportunities:

• Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program
• Training and development to build skillset to serve as market sector and core service subject matter expert (SME)
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents
• Active participation in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferences
• Advancement to Senior Control Systems Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls related field
• PE
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
• Hands on experience designing instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs, control schematics, and loops required
• Must be knowledgeable of network, PLC, DCS, or DDC hardware and software
• Must be knowledgeable of SCADA/HMI software and capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and configuration a plus
• Distributed Control System (DCS) programming and configuration a plus
• SCADA HMI programming and configuration a plus
• Network design experience for industrial control or SCADA systems a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of remote site telemetry communications a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial control or SCADA systems a plus
• Experience in food & beverage, oil & gas, general industrial, mining, manufacturing, or logistics a plus

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.