About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is currently seeking to hire a Control Systems Designer / EIT. This individual's primary function will be to serve on a team that supports our global 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 Designer / EIT will work under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Engineer or Control Systems Engineer as part of a team responsible for the design of building management (BMS) and automated facility support systems. This position requires coordination with 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.

This individual should be self-motivated with attention to detail and an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound control system designs.

Primary responsibilities and duties include:
* Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
* Assist with the 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, and technical specifications.
* Develop skillset and utilize CADD software including the following AutoDesk products: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit; Microsoft Vision.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Growth opportunities:
* Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program.
* Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
* Assist with the review of shop drawings during construction.
* Participate in field observations during construction.
* Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
* Advancement to Control Systems Engineer with additional responsibilities.

Required qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems related field.
* 0 - 3 years of experience.
* Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification within 24 months. Candidates hired without the EIT certification will have the title of "Control Systems Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
* Knowledge of control systems, networking, and instrumentation.
* Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred qualifications:
* EIT certification preferred.
* Experience designing control systems a plus.
* Experience developing P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings a plus.
* Experience with networking and communications a plus.
* Experience with AutoCAD a plus.
* Preference given to local candidates.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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