Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist in Virginia Beach to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of the project control system (SCADA/PLC/HMI).

You will coordinate with design, construction, and startup teams to ensure on-time delivery and system reliability. The role requires a strong background in control systems, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Formación

• Associate Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in SCADA/PLC/HMI/OIT system programming.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsabilidades

• Programming, testing, implementing and commissioning the control system as designed.
• Coordinate control system with Design, Construction, and Client teams.
• Communicate effectively within a team and uphold engineering standards.
• Program project control system (SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, communications).
• Lead control systems integration projects and participate in scope/schedule/budget development.
• Travel as required; assist with field testing and commissioning.

Conocimientos

Programming fundamentals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Educación

Associate Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

AVEVA Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Descripción del empleo

Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist - ( 197769 )

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?
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In the role of Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• The Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist will have responsibility for programming, testing, implementing and commissioning the control system as designed.
• The senior specialist will be responsible for coordination of the control system with the Design team, construction team, and Client.
• The individual must have strong communication skills, an ability to work effectively within a team, technical aptitude, and a problem-solving mindset. This position will require a strong desire to learn, grow, and continually take on new challenges.
• The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of programming and standard engineering practices.
• Knowledge of controls and automation principles and electrical circuits is desired.
• Programming the project control system as defined by the project scope – SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc.
• Execute assigned tasks within scope, budget, and schedule
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, and Start-up team leaders for project control system
• Download, test, and document control system programs and communication systems as defined in scope
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system
• Must be willing to travel as necessary. Duration of travel and frequency of travel will depend on project/HDR needs.
• Lead control systems integration projects
• Participate in development of scope, schedule and budget

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience working in water and wastewater facilities, oil & gas industry, power generation and distribution, mining and other industrial facilities is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of Rockwell Allen-Bradley, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, and/or other automation platforms.
• Involved in extracurricular activities and/or engineering societies, such as IEEE or ISA.
• Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports.
• Preference given to local candidates
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Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in process control system programming � Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Operator Interface Terminals (OIT's), Industrial communication networks set up and testing and assistance in start-up and commissioning.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
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.

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass : Control Systems

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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