Senior Control Systems Engineer

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 113,782 - 162,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Billings, Montana is seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer to design and manage construction documents for control systems. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in designing control systems, a PE license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include overseeing project workflows, facilitating client interactions, and ensuring quality control in engineering procedures. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation between $113,782 and $162,545.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops.
• Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm is preferred.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments using engineering techniques and procedures.
• Review control systems documents for conflicts across disciplines.
• Develop and manage control system construction documents including technical specifications.

Skills

Control Systems design

Project management

Team leadership

Client interaction

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
• Review control systems documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications, and select equipment and monitoring/control devices
• Develop biddable and technically accurate SCADA / Control Systems construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Supervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Lead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as needed
• Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
• Participate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the client.
• Lead the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for improvements to client control systems.
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents.
• Interface with Electrical, Process, and Cybersecurity specialists to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation.
• Lead the selection and specification of facility and process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Lead the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with project manager and section manager to update workplans for control systems staff assigned to your project, and to track budget and schedule performance for the control systems team.
• Participate in joint scoping and proposal development working with clients and marketing staff.
• Participate in the planning and specification of applied technology solutions including instrumentation and control, advanced automation and control, artificial intelligence, networking, data management & analytics, augmented reality, and vision control.
• Provide Quality Control (QC) reviews of control system designs.
• Contribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems Discipline.
• Active participation in industry professional societies to contribute to the development of standards, participate in the development and delivery of presentations and whitepapers at industry trade shows and conferences, and develop article content for general industry and market sector specific newsletters and periodicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops.
• Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• A minimum of 10 years applicable experience

Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Montana: $113,782- $162,545

Location

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Butte
Other Locations: United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Missoula

Schedule & Employment Status

Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Control Systems
Job Posting: Mar 26, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.