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- Master's degree
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- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems. DoD IAM or IAT Level 2.
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Senior Control Systems Engineer
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Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems. DoD IAM or IAT Level 2.
$119,770 - $171,100 a year

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Senior Control Systems Engineer

HDR -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$119,770 - $171,100 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

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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.

In the role of Senior Control Systems Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Planning and Design Roles:

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 documents on schedule
Review control systems 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 / Control Systems 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
Supervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Provide construction contract administration as needed
Lead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as needed
Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
Participate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the client.
Lead the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for improvements to client control systems.
Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents.
Interface with Electrical, Process, and Cybersecurity specialists to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation.
Lead the selection and specification of facility and process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
Lead the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
Coordinate with project manager and section manager to update workplans for control systems staff assigned to your project, and to track budget and schedule performance for the control systems team.
Participate in joint scoping and proposal development working with clients and marketing staff.
Participate in the planning and specification of applied technology solutions including instrumentation and control, advanced automation and control, artificial intelligence, networking, data management & analytics, augmented reality, and vision control.
Provide Quality Control (QC) reviews of control system designs.
Contribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems Discipline.
Active participation in industry professional societies to contribute to the development of standards, participate in the development and delivery of presentations and whitepapers at industry trade shows and conferences, and develop article content for general industry and market sector specific newsletters and periodicals.

Systems Integration {Use for SI / Application Programming Roles}:

Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Coordinate workload through development, testing, and construction phases to complete integration tasks 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

Building Automation Roles:

This role will be primarily focused on building management (BMS) and automated facility support systems in coordination with clients and multidiscipline teams to deliver full-service control systems solutions for construction and implementation in multiple market sectors including tech, media & telecom; healthcare, research, and life sciences. Primary responsibilities include:
Leading control systems design teams to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects including writing/editing instrumentation and controls specifications, selecting instrumentation, developing sequence of operations, create control system drawings.
Coordinating the work of the control system engineers with the balance of multi-disciplined team throughout a project's design development and construction including power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, networking, and device locations.
Coordinating workload to complete documents on schedule.
Tracking financial aspects of projects, coordinating, and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget.
Conducting schematic; design development, and contract document working sessions with clients.
Establishing and maintaining client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to instrumentation and control systems.
Acting as a mentor for junior staff members.
Supporting Section Manager is preparing Proposals
Provide Quality Control reviews of Control system designs
Reporting project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager.
Strong Leadership and presentation skills.

Control Systems Cyber Engineer Roles:

Provide network and system specification documentation deliverables to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the security controls necessary to mitigate the vulnerabilities to an acceptable level of risk
Participate in project meetings and provide specification deliverables in coordination with other HDR team designers, programmers, implementers, architects, and engineers
Mentor internal and external clients on networking topics
Participate in control systems master planning efforts
Participate in construction administration services including contractor submittal review
Lead ICS network assessment tasks including network mapping and asset inventories
Serve as a cross-sector ICS resource for HDR engineering project teams servicing critical infrastructure. This capability requires expertise in ICS design, development, deployment, and commissioning in a virtual/cloud environment
Maintain a working knowledge of secure networking standards to include NIST-800, ISA-62443, UFC-4-010-06 and others as required by client
Certifications Pursuit and Maintenance: Cybersecurity and IT network related CISSP, CISM, or GICSP. DoD IAM or IAT Level 2
Participate in pre-project system/network cybersecurity risk assessment
Participate in and/or validate cybersecurity commissioning (CFAT/CSAT) or audits of ICS networks/systems

Preferred Qualifications

Planning and Design {Use for Design and Planning Roles}:

A minimum of 10 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops.
Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.

Systems Integration {Use for Systems Integration / Application Programming Roles}:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops.
Experience with control panel design and panel wiring.
Experience with instrumentation setup, configuration and calibration.
A minimum of 10 years of control systems programming experience.
Experience managing control systems tasks, projects and teams.
Experience with startup and commissioning.
Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limited to Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Foxboro, Modicon/Schneider-Electric, and Siemens.
Knowledge of HMI software including but not limited to Wonderware/AVEVA, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Emerson Ovation, Delta V, etc.
Knowledge of industrial network equipment such as network switches, industrial firewalls, radio/RTU communication, cellular modems.
Previous work experience with a Systems Integration firm.

Building Automation Engineer {Use for BAS/BMS roles}

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of 10 years experience designing building automation or building management systems, including schematics and loops.
Experience managing control systems projects.
Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.
Hands on experience designing BMS systems.
Must be knowledgeable of control systems and sequence of operations for building systems including Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical/Power Monitoring, Lighting, etc.
Must be knowledgeable of multiple communication platforms and protocols including but not limited to BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet-I/P.
Must be knowledgeable of cybersecurity considerations in control systems.
Must be knowledgeable of networks, DDC hardware/software, and HMI software used in Building Management System applications.
Data Center experience a plus.
Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming experience a plus.
Internet of Things (IoT) knowledge and experience a plus.

Control Systems Cybersecurity Engineer Roles:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of 10 years experience designing cybersecurity mitigations for Operational Technology Systems
Experience leading control systems vulnerability assessments
Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.
10+ years of experience working in critical infrastructure (Federal/DoD, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Power Generation, etc.)
10+ years of experience in network design and system configuration to include firewalls, protocols, ports, VLANs, VMs, and route configuration
Data analysis experience: Wireshark PCAPs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
HVAC Control Systems experience to include BACnet and IP protocols
Multiple control system types (PLC based, DCS, BMS, and SIS)
IT experience/certifications in networking, encryption, programming, scripting, database design,
Cybersecurity Standards experience (ISA 62443, DoD RMF, ISO, NERC/FERC, etc.)
Certified GICSP, CISSP, CISM or equivalent

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
A minimum of 10 years applicable experience

What We Believe
HDR 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 Commitment
As 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location: Columbus}: $119,770 - $171,100

Primary Location:

United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting:

Jun 15, 2026

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