Control Systems Coordinator/EIT

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

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT to help design and implement industrial process controls across water, wastewater, power and process industries. You will work on system instrumentation, control panels, and network infrastructure, contributing to testing and commissioning activities.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative mindset within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, 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
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: 6+ years of experience.
• Knowledgeable of DCS or SCADA platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, or Ignition.
• Industry experience in Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste, Microgrid, Power, Process Industries, Nuclear/Advanced Nuclear, Manufacturing, Buildings.
• EIT certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and participate in the development of complex industrial process control systems.
• Contribute to process control design for water/wastewater, solid waste, power and process industries.
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Support system testing and commissioning activities and project coordination.

Skills

Self-motivated

Work independently

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

DCS/SCADA platforms (e.g., 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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.