Control Systems Designer/EIT

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Designer/EIT to join the Building Engineering Services Group in Denver. You will support the design of building management and automated facility systems, coordinating with multi‑discipline teams to deliver full‑service control solutions for tech, healthcare, and life sciences markets.

Key tasks include selecting instrumentation, developing construction documents (P&IDs, wiring diagrams), and creating CAD drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• EIT certificate preferred; candidates without may be placed in a Designer role and progress to EIT.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit a plus.
• Experience designing control systems, including P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings a plus.
• Knowledge of control systems, networking, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Develop biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, network diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
• Develop skillset and utilize CAD software including AutoCAD, Revit; Microsoft Visio.

Skills

CADD Software

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Visio

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?

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.

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.

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, Revit; Microsoft Visio.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Control Systems Designer job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• 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 and Revit a plus.
• Knowledge of control systems, networking, and instrumentation.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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 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.) Denver: $62,370.00 - $95,810.00

Primary Location:

United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting:

Aug 7, 2026

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