Senior Control Systems Engineer

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior Control Systems Engineer to design and integrate SCADA systems and network architectures for diverse facilities. You will collaborate with electrical, process, and cybersecurity specialists to deliver robust, compliant control solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, field activity, and delivering technically accurate construction documents supporting energy, data centers, and commercial projects. On-site presence in Kansas City area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• PE license (PE or P.Eng) required.
• 10+ years in control systems engineering or related field.
• Experience leading control systems tasks, projects and teams.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments evaluating engineering techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate workload for control systems staff through design, development and construction phases.
• Develop SCADA/control system documents including P&IDs and diagrams.
• Lead SCADA and network Master Planning projects.
• Travel to client facilities for field activities and documentation.
• Coordinate with project manager to update workplans and track budget and schedule.
• Participate in system testing and commissioning.

Skills

SCADA design

Control systems programming

HMI software

Panel wiring/design

Project leadership

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng) license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Emerson/GE

Siemens/SIemens

Wonderware/AVEVA

iFix

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary 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.

System Integration Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Coordinate workload through development, testing, and construction phases to complete integration tasks on schedule
• Conduct systems integration of the SCADA systems, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customizing for various control software programs
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops.
• Experience with control panel design and panel wiring.
• Experience with instrumentation setup, configuration and calibration.
• A minimum of 10 years of control systems programming experience.
• Experience managing control systems tasks, projects and teams.
• Experience with startup and commissioning.
• Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limited to Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Foxboro, Modicon/Schneider‑Electric, and Siemens.
• Knowledge of HMI software including but not limited to Wonderware/AVEVA, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Emerson Ovation, Delta V, etc.
• Knowledge of industrial network equipment such as network switches, industrial firewalls, radio/RTU communication, cellular modems.
• Previous work experience with a Systems Integration 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

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.