Control Systems Engineer

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and integrate control systems across critical facilities. You will develop instrumented control layouts, P&IDs, and SCADA specifications while coordinating with electrical and process engineers.

You will lead design reviews, support field testing, and participate in master planning projects, traveling to client sites as needed to document as-built conditions and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and coordinating control systems for industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems, instrumentation, and networked architectures.
• Ability to develop biddable construction documents (P&IDs, diagrams, layouts).
• Strong collaboration with electrical and process engineers and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments evaluating control system techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate workload across design phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Review documents for cross-discipline conflicts and ensure accuracy.
• Develop SCADA/I&C construction documents including P&IDs and diagrams.
• Lead or support Master Planning projects for SCADA and networks.
• Travel to client facilities for field assessments and validation.

Skills

Control systems engineering

SCADA

Instrumentation

Network design

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical diagrams

Control panel layouts

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 Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
• Review control systems documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications, and select equipment and monitoring/control devices
• Develop biddable and technically accurate SCADA / Control Systems construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Supervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Lead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as needed
• Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
• Participate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the client.
• Lead or participate in the development of preliminary engineering reports and Studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for control system improvements.
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate SCADA/I&C construction documents.
• Interface with Electrical and Process Engineers to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation.
• Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with the development of biddable and technically accurate SCADA / I&C construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.