Senior Control Systems Engineer - Automation Design Lead

HDR; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead planning, design, and implementation of automated control systems for multi-market projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop technical construction documents, and guide field activities from design through commissioning.

The role emphasizes leadership in control system projects, coordinating with electrical, process, and cybersecurity specialists, and contributing to the Control Systems Discipline within HDR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• PE license is preferred/required.
• Strong design and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of automated control systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across design, field, and commissioning phases.
• Develop biddable construction documents including P&IDs and diagrams.
• Provide QA/QC reviews of control system designs.
• Support system testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Control systems design

SCADA systems

Network design

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead planning, design, and implementation of automated control systems for multi-market projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop technical construction documents, and guide field activities from design through commissioning.

The role emphasizes leadership in control system projects, coordinating with electrical, process, and cybersecurity specialists, and contributing to the Control Systems Discipline within HDR.