Control Systems Engineer; PE Facilities​/Building Management​/Building Automation

Control Systems Engineer (PE) – Facilities / Building Management / Building Automation at HDR

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a Senior Control Systems Engineer to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects – including writing/editing instrumentation and controls specifications; selecting instrumentation; developing sequence of operations; creating control system drawings.
• Coordinate the work of control system engineers with the balance of multidisciplinary teams throughout a project’s design development and construction – including power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to third‑party systems, networking, and device locations.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate, and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document working sessions with clients.
• Review shop drawing submittals, respond to RFIs, and conduct field observations on construction sites and develop reports.
• Establish and maintain client relationships; participate in marketing, design, and production meetings with regard to instrumentation and control systems.
• Utilize CADD software including Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit products to develop and review construction documents.
• Report project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Active participation in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferences.
• Advancement to Senior Control Systems Engineer.

• Data Center experience – a plus.
• Healthcare experience – a plus.
• Network design experience for BMS – a plus.
• Knowledge of multiple communication platforms and protocols (BACnet, Lon Works, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet‑IP) – a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial control or SCADA systems – a plus.
• PLC programming and configuration – a plus.
• DDC programming and configuration – a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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 limited to) Allen‑Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
• Knowledge of automation software including (but not limited to) Wonderware, iFix, Factory Talk, VTScada, Ignition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture – a must.

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

United States – Arizona – Tucson;
United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque

Building Engineering

Full‑time

Regular

Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Nov 23, 2025

At 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, arrest and conviction records.