Controls Systems Engineer (Facilities/BMS/BAS)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Control Systems Engineer, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions in building management systems. This role offers the chance to lead projects across diverse sectors, collaborating with talented professionals to deliver cutting-edge control systems. You'll engage in hands-on design, project management, and client interaction, all while fostering an inclusive environment that values your unique contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering required.
• Knowledge of PLC, DDC, and HMI software essential.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project deliverables for control systems in various sectors.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams for project execution.
• Establish client relationships and manage project financials.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

HMI Software Knowledge

SCADA Systems Design

CADD Software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Project Management

Cybersecurity for Industrial Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Job description

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinating, and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget.
• Conduct schematic; design development, and contract document working sessions with clients.
• Review shop drawing submittals, respond to RFIs, and conduct field observations on construction sites and develop reports.
• Establish and maintain 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.
• Report 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.
• 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.
• Healthcare experience 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 limited to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
• Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FactoryTalk, 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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Control Systems

Job Posting

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

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

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.