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.ResponsibilitiesTravel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systemsParticipate in design review and planning meetings with the clientParticipate in the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for control system improvementsInterface with electrical and process engineers to coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentationAssist 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 specificationsUtilize CADD software including AutoDesk AutoCAD products to develop and review construction documentsAssist with system testing and commissioning activitiesGrowth OpportunitiesExposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems programTraining 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 documentsActive participation in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferencesAdvancement to Senior Control Systems EngineerPreferred QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of applicable experienceHands on experience designing instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs, control schematics, and loops requiredMust be knowledgeable of network, PLC, DCS, or DDC hardware and softwareMust be knowledgeable of SCADA/HMI software and capabilitiesProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and configuration a plusDistributed Control System (DCS) programming and configuration a plusSCADA HMI programming and configuration a plusNetwork design experience for industrial control or SCADA systems a plusDemonstrated knowledge of remote site telemetry communications a plusDemonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial control or SCADA systems a plusExperience in food & beverage, oil & gas, general industrial, mining, manufacturing, or logistics a plusLocal candidates are preferred*LI-SM1Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.Professional Engineer (PE) licensePLC/WTP and WWTP software programming experienceHands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loopsExperience managing control systems projectsKnowledge 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, IgnitionProficiency with Microsoft Office productsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustPrimary LocationUnited States-North Carolina-CharlotteScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegularAt 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