HDR

Engineering

SeniorControlSystemsEngineer

$125–175k ~AI est. United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Control Systems Engineer at HDR. Skills: Control Systems Engineering, SCADA Systems, Network Design. Perform complex assignments. Coordinate control system staff workload”

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to client facilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 years experience designing Control Systems, Schematics and loops experience

Nice to Have

Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm

What You'll Do.

Perform complex assignments

Coordinate control system staff workload

Review control systems documents

Write instrumentation and controls systems specifications

Edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications

Select equipment and monitoring/control devices

Develop SCADA / Control Systems construction documents

Coordinate with affected disciplines

Assist affected disciplines

Incorporate agreed-upon changes

Make decisions on design procedures

Make decisions on engineering procedures

Supervise staff of professionals

Supervise staff of technicians

Develop staff of professionals

Develop staff of technicians

Provide construction contract administration

Lead SCADA Master Planning projects

Support SCADA Master Planning projects

Lead network Master Planning projects

Support network Master Planning projects

Travel to client facilities

Assess installed control systems

Document installed control systems

Participate in design review meetings

Lead design review meetings

Participate in planning meetings

Lead planning meetings

Lead development of preliminary engineering reports

Lead development of studies

Recommend solutions for improvements

Develop solutions for improvements

Serve as Engineer of Record

Interface with Electrical specialists

Interface with Process specialists

Interface with Cybersecurity specialists

Coordinate design requirements

Lead selection of facility instrumentation

Lead selection of process instrumentation

Lead selection of control panels

Lead selection of network equipment

Lead development of control system construction documents

Lead development of P&IDs

Lead development of process flow diagrams

Lead development of network architecture diagrams

Lead development of control panel layouts

Lead development of wiring diagrams

Lead development of installation details

Lead development of loop drawings

Participate in system testing activities

Participate in commissioning activities

Coordinate with project manager

Coordinate with section manager

Update workplans for control systems staff

Track budget performance

Track schedule performance

Participate in joint scoping

Participate in proposal development

Specify applied technology solutions

Specify instrumentation and control

Specify advanced automation and control

Specify artificial intelligence

Specify data management & analytics

Specify augmented reality

Specify vision control

Provide Quality Control reviews

Contribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team

Drive corporate initiatives for quality

Drive corporate initiatives for strategic growth

Active participation in industry professional societies

Contribute to development of standards

Participate in development of presentations

Participate in delivery of presentations

Participate in development of whitepapers

Participate in delivery of whitepapers

Develop article content

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Design review meetings; Planning meetings

Communication Scope

Technical writing; Presentations; Whitepapers; Article content

Process & Methodology

Workplan updates, Budget tracking, Schedule tracking

Full Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.  We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Senior Control Systems Engineer, we'll count on you to: Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documen

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