Control Systems Engineer (Water/Industrial)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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. HDR is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support our global Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities. The primary role of this position is to support the planning, design, and implementation of automated industrial control systems in coordination with clients and multidisciplinary 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. Responsibilities 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 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 Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license PLC/WTP and WWTP software programming experience Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops Experience managing control systems projects Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limited to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE. Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition Proficiency with Microsoft Office products An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Charlotte Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising