Controls Systems Engineer (Facilities/BMS/BAS)

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to lead projects in building management systems. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative control solutions across various sectors, including healthcare and technology. You'll leverage your expertise in PLCs, BMS, and HMI to design and implement systems that enhance operational efficiency. Join a dynamic and inclusive team that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with BMS and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of PLC and DDC programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams on project design.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.

Skills

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Direct Digital Control (DDC)

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

AutoCAD

Revit

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

VTScada

Ignition

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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

• 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
  
  

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

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
• Hands on experience designing BMS systems
• Knowledgeable of network, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Direct Digital Control (DDC) hardware and software
• Knowledge of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and capabilities
• Knowledge of control systems and sequence of operations for building systems including Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical/Power, Monitoring, Lighting, etc
• Must have knowledge of network, PLC or DDC hardware and software, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software used in Building Management System applications
• 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
• Local candidates are preferred
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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
  
  

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.

Primary Location:

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Control Systems

Job Posting:

Dec 2, 2024


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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