Control Systems Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Commissioning

HDR ICA ENGINEERING; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Specialist to design, program, test, and commission control systems for building engineering projects.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Candidates should have an engineering degree, 0–4 years of SCADA/PLC/HMI experience, and willingness to travel as needed to support project sites.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering with related experience required.
• 0–2 years for degree or 2–4 years for associate degree in process control system programming (SCADA/PLC/HMI/OITs).
• Active participation in employee-owned culture expected.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, implement and commission the control system as designed.
• Coordinate the control system with the design, construction, and client teams.
• Download, test, and document control system programs and communication systems.
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system.
• Lead control systems integration projects and contribute to scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

SCADA

PLC

HMI

Programming

System integration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

AVEVA Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Specialist to design, program, test, and commission control systems for building engineering projects.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Candidates should have an engineering degree, 0–4 years of SCADA/PLC/HMI experience, and willingness to travel as needed to support project sites.