Senior Control Systems Engineer
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?
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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.
Lead complex control systems engineering projects across all phases—planning, design, and implementation
Serve as Engineer of Record for SCADA/I&C construction documents, ensuring technical excellence
Oversee system integration, including PLC/DCS/SCADA programming and HMI development
Mentor design teams and coordinate workload to meet schedules and deliverables
Develop innovative solutions in advanced automation, operational tech (OT), AI, and data analytics
Write and edit I&C specs, select devices and technologies, and ensure code compliance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients on proposals, project scoping, and execution
Review electrical documentation, resolve cross-discipline conflicts, and support construction administration
Perform QA/QC on peer work and contribute to a culture of excellence
What Sets You Apart:
Passion for advancing control systems and applying emerging technologies
Strong leadership in team coordination, client engagement, and project delivery
Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Ability to work independently and within multiple teams
Entrepreneurial attitude with a drive to grow the Controls/Cyber business in southern California
Perform other duties as needed #LI-JC8
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of advanced control systems topics including data management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, network architecture
- Minimum of 15 years' experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
- A minimum of 10 years applicable experience
- Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Automation programming experience
- Experience designing control systems
- 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, FacotryTalk, VTScada, Ignition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills are essential
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
