Control Systems Coordinator/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee Stock Ownership

Robust Health Plan

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

HDR, Inc. is seeking engineers in Northern California focused on controls engineering, SCADA, automation, and OT cybersecurity. You will gain development through real-world project delivery for data centers, utilities, and industrial facilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, field work, programming, testing, and commissioning, with opportunities to advance technical and professional skills in a growing, employee-owned company.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Systems, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred; otherwise title as Control System Specialist.
• Experience or internship in industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, networking, or software development.
• Willingness to travel and a preemployment drug test are required.

Mansioni

• Assist design and development of SCADA, automation, instrumentation, networking, and control system solutions.
• Prepare engineering reports, assessments, studies, master plans, technical memoranda, and construction documents.
• Develop P&IDs, control narratives, instrumentation schedules, network diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and specs.
• Support PLC programming, HMI development, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Participate in field investigations, FAT/SAT, startup support, and operational readiness activities.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams with integration of instrumentation, controls, networking, cybersecurity, power, process, and mechanical systems.
• Develop innovative tech solutions including industrial networking, applied automation, analytics, AI, and OT modernization.
• Support project coordination, technical workshops, proposals, and client-facing activities.

Conoscenze

Self-motivation and independence

Strong written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Preemployment drug test

Formazione

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Systems/Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Strumenti

SCADA systems

PLC/HMI/DCS

Industrial networking

Control system technologies (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware/AVEVA, Ignition)

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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.

InThe Northern California Control Systems and Cybersecurity team supports a diverse portfolio of projects across industrial automation, operational technology (OT), SCADA, instrumentation and controls (I&C), industrial networking, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), and OT cybersecurity. This position is intended to provide a structured development path in controls engineering, SCADA, automation, industrial networking, and operational technology through direct involvement in real-world project delivery and engineering activities for clients including hyperscale data centers, municipal water and wastewater utilities, renewable energy and battery energy storage facilities, agribusiness and food processing clients, industrial manufacturing facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects throughout Northern California and the western United States.

Under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical specialists, responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the design and development of SCADA, automation, instrumentation, networking, and control system solutions.
• Supporting preparation of engineering reports, assessments, studies, master plans, technical memoranda, and construction documents.
• Assisting with development of P&IDs, control narratives, instrumentation schedules, network architecture diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Supporting implementation activities including PLC programming, HMI development, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Participating in field investigations, site assessments, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup support, and operational readiness activities.
• Assisting multidisciplinary teams with integration of instrumentation, controls, networking, cybersecurity, power, process, and mechanical systems.
• Supporting development of innovative technology solutions including industrial networking, applied automation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational technology modernization initiatives.
• Participating in project coordination, technical workshops, proposal development, and client-facing activities while developing technical and professional skills.
• Perform other duties as needed.

This position provides an opportunity to develop technical expertise across controls engineering, systems integration, industrial networking, operational technology, cybersecurity, commissioning, and automation while working on complex projects for a broad range of industries and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

General

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification. Candidates without valid EIT certification will be titled Control System Specialist and not EIT
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively with project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Internship, co-op, research, laboratory, or project experience involving industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, networking, or software development.
• Demonstrated interest in controls engineering, industrial automation, operational technology, or cybersecurity through academic projects, extracurricular activities, or professional organizations such as ISA, IEEE, or similar organizations.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

Controls, Automation & Systems Integration

• SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, or industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware/AVEVA, Ignition, or similar control system technologies.
• Instrumentation, control panels, process controls, and industrial networking.
• Control system programming, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Water/wastewater, industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, agribusiness, or process automation applications.

Operational Technology, Networking & Cybersecurity

• Industrial Ethernet networks and communication protocols.
• Building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
• OT networking, network architecture, or cybersecurity concepts.
• Data centers, critical infrastructure, operational technology, or industrial control system environments.
• Technologies and protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, OPC, Wireshark, firewalls, switches, or similar technologies.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Robust Health Plan (medical/dental/vision)
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, etc...

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• 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 Employee Network Groups

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,304.00 - $101,250.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting: Nov 2, 2026