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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 currently seeking to hire a Control Systems Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This individual's primary function will be to serve on a team in a project leadership role in support of our national 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 Control Systems Specialist / Engineer will work under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Specialist / Engineer as part of a team responsible for designing complex industrial and building control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This position requires coordination with multidiscipline design teams, and participation in the development of control system construction documents for projects in multiple market sectors including oil & gas; food & beverage; logistics; manufacturing; mining; general industrial, transportation, technology, media & telecom, healthcare, research, life sciences; and water/wastewater.
This individual should be self-motivated with attention to detail and an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound control system designs.
In the role of
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 workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
- Conduct systems integration of the SCADA systems, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customizing for various control software programs
- Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
- Write and edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications, and select equipment and monitoring/control devices
- Develop 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.
- Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
- Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
- Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
- Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
- Provide construction contract administration as needed
- Selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment
- Production and development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, operational sequences and technical specifications.
- Coordinating the work of control system team members with the full multi-discipline project team throughout a project's design development and construction - including site layout, process design, mechanical control, power and conduit coordination, panel location, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, networking, and instrumentation location
- Developing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications
- Participate in design review and planning meetings with the client.
- Reviewing supplier submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting Field Observations on construction sites and developing reports.
- Establishing and maintaining client relationships, participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding instrumentation and control systems.
- Utilizing CADD software including the following products: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio.
- Manage workload to complete tasks on schedule.
- Reporting project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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.
- Opportunities to participate in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferences.
- Advancement opportunities to Senior Control Systems Designer / Engineer.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm
- Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience.
- Hands on experience designing control systems.
- Experience developing P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings.
- Knowledge of Network, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or Direct Digital Control (DDC) hardware and software.
- Knowledge of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and capabilities.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and their applications.
- Knowledge of sequence of operations for industrial process and/or building systems including Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical/Power Monitoring, Lighting, etc.
- California PE preferred.
- Experience in building automation, specifically Data Center or Healthcare experience a plus.
- Industrial process control experience a plus.
- OT Network design experience for industrial control and building management systems.
- Knowledge of multiple communication platforms and protocols including but not limited to BACnet MS/TP & TCP, LonWorks, Modbus RTU & TCP, Ethernet/IP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for control systems.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Distributed Control System (DCS) / Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming or SCADA HMI configuration experience.
- Preference given to local candidates, Sacramento/Folsom area.
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QualificationsRequired 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 limitied to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
- Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FacotryTalk, VTScada, Ignition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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