Instrumentation & Controls Design Lead — Water/Wastewater

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Instrumentation & Controls Design Lead in the greater Denver area. You will lead a team delivering I&C designs for water and wastewater clients, guiding projects from feasibility through construction.

As an Engineer of Record, you will craft P&IDs, network diagrams, and control panels, coordinating with OT/Systems Integration teams. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and a culture of inclusion across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years experience designing I&C systems for water/wastewater.
• Professional registration or licensure may be required based on the role.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities; active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing I&C designs for water and wastewater projects.
• Supervise workload, performance reviews, training and mentorship.
• Coordinate multi-project schedules and regional workshare collaboration.
• Oversee I&C design through full lifecycle including P&IDs and control panel layouts.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for I&C construction documents and specifications.
• Collaborate with Systems Integration/OT teams on PLC programming and SCADA configuration.
• Perform QA/QC on I&C work and manage project risks.
• Function as Project Manager on selected I&C projects.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional licensure/registration may be required

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Emerson

Siemens

Foxboro

Wonderware/iFix/FactoryTalk

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Instrumentation & Controls Design Lead in the greater Denver area. You will lead a team delivering I&C designs for water and wastewater clients, guiding projects from feasibility through construction.

As an Engineer of Record, you will craft P&IDs, network diagrams, and control panels, coordinating with OT/Systems Integration teams. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and a culture of inclusion across disciplines.