Process Controls Engineer in Training (EIT)

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT to help design and implement industrial process controls across water, wastewater, power and process industries. You will work on system instrumentation, control panels, and network infrastructure, contributing to testing and commissioning activities.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative mindset within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: 6+ years of experience.
• Knowledgeable of DCS or SCADA platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, or Ignition.
• Industry experience in Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste, Microgrid, Power, Process Industries, Nuclear/Advanced Nuclear, Manufacturing, Buildings.
• EIT certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and participate in the development of complex industrial process control systems.
• Contribute to process control design for water/wastewater, solid waste, power and process industries.
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Support system testing and commissioning activities and project coordination.

Skills

Self-motivated

Work independently

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

DCS/SCADA platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware, Ignition)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Coordinator/EIT to help design and implement industrial process controls across water, wastewater, power and process industries. You will work on system instrumentation, control panels, and network infrastructure, contributing to testing and commissioning activities.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative mindset within HDR’s employee-owned culture.