Control Systems Engineer (PE) Facilities / Building Management / Building Automation

HDR; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to lead projects in building management and automation. The role demands collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective control systems solutions. Ideal candidates possess a PE license and extensive knowledge in automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing control systems projects required.
• PLC programming and configuration knowledge preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce deliverable packages for concurrent projects.
• Coordinate workload to ensure timely completion of documents.
• Review Shop drawing submittals and conduct field observations.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

CADD Software Proficiency

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

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Control Systems Engineer (Facilities / Building Management / Building Automation)

HDR is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to serve in a project leadership role in support of our national Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities and supports clients in multiple industries and market sectors providing control system assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance.

This role will be primarily focused on building management (BMS) and automated facility support systems in coordination with clients and 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.

Primary responsibilities and duties include:

• Work under the supervision of a Senior Control Systems Engineer to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects – including: writing/editing instrumentation and controls specifications, selecting instrumentation, developing sequence of operations, creating control system drawings.
• Coordinating the work of the control system engineers with the balance of multi-disciplined team throughout a project’s design development and construction – including: power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, networking, and device locations.
• Coordinating workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Tracking financial aspects of projects, coordinating, and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget.
• Conducting schematic; design development, and contract document working sessions with clients.
• Reviewing Shop drawing submittal, responding to RFI and conducting Field Observations on construction sites and developing reports
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to instrumentation and control systems.
• Utilize CADD software including Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit products to develop and review construction documents.
• Reporting project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Growth opportunities:

• Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program.
• Training and development to build skillset to serve as market sector and core service subject matter expert (SME).
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents.
• Active participation in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferences.
• Advancement to Senior Control Systems Engineer.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Data Center experience a plus.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Network design experience for BMS a plus.
• Knowledge of multiple communication platforms and protocols including but not limited to BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet-I/P a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial control or SCADA systems a plus.
• PLC programming and configuration a plus.
• DDC programming and configuration a plus.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• PLC/WTP and WWTP software programming experience
• Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops
• Experience managing control systems projects
• Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limitied to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
• Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FacotryTalk, VTScada, Ignition
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

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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.

Primary Location:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations:

United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting:

May 22, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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