Control Systems Engineer in Training – SCADA & Automation

HDR, Inc.

Walnut Creek (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Robust Health Plan (medical/dental/vis

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Controls/Automation & Systems Integration professional to join the Northern California team in Folsom.

You will contribute to SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS projects, and support across industrial automation, networking, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure clients. The role offers a structured development path with hands-on delivery, field work, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across data centers, manufacturing, and utilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer/Systems Engineering or related field is required.
EIT certification preferred; otherwise title will be Control System Specialist.
Willingness to travel as required.
Experience or strong interest in industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, networking, or cybersecurity from academic projects or internships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with design and development of SCADA, automation, instrumentation, networking, and control system solutions.
Support preparation of engineering reports, assessments, studies, master plans, technical memoranda, and construction documents.
Assist with development of P&IDs, control narratives, instrumentation schedules, network diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
Support implementation activities including PLC programming, HMI development, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Participate in field investigations, site assessments, FAT/SAT, startup support, and operational readiness activities.
Assist multidisciplinary teams with integration of instrumentation, controls, networking, cybersecurity, power, process, and mechanical systems.
Support development of innovative technology solutions including industrial networking, applied automation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and OT modernization initiatives.
Participate in project coordination, technical workshops, proposal development, and client-facing activities.
Perform other duties as needed.