Control Systems EIT/Designer

HDR; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Missoula, Montana, is seeking a Control Systems Designer to engage in the design of SCADA systems, develop automation software, and assist in engineering assignments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. HDR offers a competitive benefits package and compensation ranging from $65,000 to $89,000 based on experience. This role provides opportunities for growth in an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of complex supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with development of biddable and technically accurate instrumentation and control system construction documents.
• Assist with development of software applications for automation such as PLC and HMI.
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of complex supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment
• Assist with development of biddable and technically accurate instrumentation and control system construction documents
• Assist with the development of software applications for automation such as programmable logic controller (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI)
• Assist with system testing and commissioning 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 on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be called a Control Systems Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

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

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation: Montana: $65,000–$89,000 (may vary with skills, experience, education, and location).

Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Billings

Other Locations: United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Montana-Butte

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2026

EEO Statement

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.