HDR

Engineering

SeniorControlSystemsEngineer

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

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

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to client facilities

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, IT experience/certifications in networking, IT experience/certifications in encryption, IT experience/certifications in programming, IT experience/certifications in scripting, IT experience/certifications in database design, IT experience/certifications in Cybersecurity Standards

What You'll Do.

Perform complex assignments

Coordinate control system discipline 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 with addenda

Assist affected disciplines with RFIs

Assist affected disciplines with CPRs

Assist affected disciplines with change orders

Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents

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 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

Lead development of technical specifications

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 for control systems team

Track schedule performance for control systems team

Participate in joint scoping

Participate in proposal development

Specify applied technology solutions

Provide Quality Control (QC) 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

Deliver presentations at industry trade shows

Deliver presentations at industry conferences

Develop article content for newsletters

Develop article content for periodicals

Perform complex assignments

Coordinate workload through development

Coordinate workload through testing

Coordinate workload through construction

Conduct systems integration of SCADA systems

Review electrical documents

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Electrical, Process, Cybersecurity specialists

Communication Scope

Technical writing; Presentations; Whitepapers; Article content

Process & Methodology

Workplans, Budget tracking, Schedule performance

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