Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — SCADA Lead

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and lead control systems for complex facilities in the United States. You will develop SCADA/I&C documents, coordinate disciplines, and advance engineering through design and construction phases.

The role requires PE licensing, 5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of SCADA, HMIs, and networked instrumentation. Join HDR to help deliver safe, efficient, and innovative built environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required and PE license highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in control systems design and project execution.
• Experience with SCADA, I&C, and instrumentation setup is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design control systems, including SCADA and I&C documents.
• Coordinate staff workload across design development and construction phases.
• Develop bidable construction documents with P&IDs and diagrams.
• Lead or support master planning projects and field activities.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

SCADA programming

Project leadership

HMI software

Network basics

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

SCADA software

P&IDs & diagrams

Control panels & wiring diagrams

Job description

HDR is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and lead control systems for complex facilities in the United States. You will develop SCADA/I&C documents, coordinate disciplines, and advance engineering through design and construction phases.

The role requires PE licensing, 5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of SCADA, HMIs, and networked instrumentation. Join HDR to help deliver safe, efficient, and innovative built environments.