HDR

Engineering

SeniorControlSystemsEngineer

$120–171k Columbus, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

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

What You'll Achieve.

Complete documents on schedule; Complete integration tasks on schedule

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to client facilities, On-call rotation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years experience designing cybersecurity mitigations, 10+ years experience in network design, 10+ years experience in system configuration, 10+ years of experience working in critical infrastructure, Experience leading control systems vulnerability assessments, Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm, Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Master's degree in related field

Nice to Have

Data Center experience a plus, Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming experience a plus, Internet of Things (IoT) knowledge and experience a plus, GICSP certification, CISSP certification, CISM certification

What You'll Do.

Perform complex assignments

Coordinate control system staff workload

Review control systems documents

Write instrumentation specifications

Edit controls systems specifications

Select monitoring devices

Develop SCADA construction documents

Develop Control Systems construction documents

Develop network architecture diagrams

Develop control panel layouts

Develop wiring diagrams

Develop installation details

Develop loop drawings

Develop technical specifications

Coordinate with affected disciplines

Assist affected disciplines with addenda

Assist affected disciplines with RFIs

Assist affected disciplines with CPRs

Assist affected disciplines with change orders

Incorporate agreed-upon changes

Make decisions on design procedures

Make decisions on engineering procedures

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

Participate in field activities

Assess current state of control systems

Document current state of 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 control system improvements

Develop solutions for control system 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 process flow diagrams

Participate in system testing

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

Specify advanced automation

Specify artificial intelligence

Specify data management

Specify data 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

Participate 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

Perform complex integration assignments

Coordinate integration workload

Conduct systems integration of SCADA systems

Review electrical documents

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Electrical, Process, Cybersecurity specialists; Project manager; Section manager; Marketing staff

Communication Scope

Technical specifications; Presentations; Whitepapers; Article content

Process & Methodology

Workplan updates, Budget tracking, Schedule performance tracking

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