Control Systems Coordinator/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT to design and implement advanced process control systems across water, wastewater, and industrial applications.

The role emphasizes process safety, reliability, and efficiency through collaboration with multi-discipline teams. You will contribute to instrumentation selection, testing, and commissioning while leveraging DCS/SCADA platforms and modern engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Master's degree in engineering fields is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT focusing on process controls.
• Participate in the design of complex industrial process control systems.
• Contribute to process control design for water/wastewater, solid waste, power and process industries.
• Perform analyses to develop design options or recommendations.
• Assist in preparing project deliverables (engineering drawings, cost estimates, specs).
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate design and construction tasks among teams.
• Perform routine engineering assignments with standard techniques.
• Complete projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers and PMs.
• Provide direction to clerical/tech personnel.

Skills

Self-motivation

PFDs & P&IDs

DCS/SCADA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Willing to travel

Education

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

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Master's degree in Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

6+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

DCS/SCADA platforms (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, Ignition)

Job description

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.

In the role of Control Systems Coordinator/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Be a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT that can focus primarily on process controls.
• Participate in the design of complex industrial process control systems.
• Participate in process control design for water/wastewater, solid waste, power and process industries.
• Participate in process, controls, and instrumentation technology assessments and systems evaluations.
• Conduct analyses to develop chemical or process related design options or recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables (examples include engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, and project specifications).
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.
• Assist with design and construction project coordination tasks and activities.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers and project managers on larger projects.
• Give directions to clerical and technical personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Industry experience to include one or more of the following: Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste, Microgrid, Power, Process Industries, Nuclear/Advanced Nuclear, Manufacturing, Buildings.
• Understanding of PFDs, Heat and Materials Balance, P&IDs, and associated process industries standard design documentation.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• 6+ years of experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• Knowledgeable of DCS or SCADA platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, or Ignition
• Microsoft Office experience
• May need to travel

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 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $71,000 - $94,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California-Long Beach

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Control Systems

Job Posting: Sep 16, 2026