Senior Control Systems Engineer – SCADA & Automation Lead

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist to design, program, test, and commission control systems (SCADA/PLC/HMI) for diverse projects. You will coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure successful delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in process control, strong communication, and a solid foundation in engineering practices. Travel will be required, with opportunities across multiple HDR locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering; 10+ years in process control systems (SCADA/PLC/HMI/OIT)
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• PE license preferred; experience in water/wastewater, oil & gas, power, mining is a plus
• Knowledge of Rockwell Allen‑Bradley, AVEVA Wonderware, Ignition or other automation platforms
• IEEE or ISA involvement encouraged; strong client presentation and report skills
• Local candidates preferred and willingness to engage across locations

Responsibilities

• Program, test, implement and commission the control system as designed.
• Coordinate the control system with the Design, Construction, and Client teams.
• Lead control systems integration projects across scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system.
• Travel as necessary based on HDR project needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Programming fundamentals

Engineering practices

Controls and automation basics

Electrical circuits

Willing to travel

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Rockwell

AVEVA Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist to design, program, test, and commission control systems (SCADA/PLC/HMI) for diverse projects. You will coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure successful delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in process control, strong communication, and a solid foundation in engineering practices. Travel will be required, with opportunities across multiple HDR locations.