Senior Control Systems Engineer — SCADA/PLC Expert

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of complex control systems across diverse projects.

You will coordinate with Design, Construction, and Client teams, ensuring robust automation and reliable operation of SCADA, PLC, and HMI solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in process control system programming (SCADA, PLCs, HMI, OITs) and start-up/commissioning.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills; experience with employee-owned culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, implement and commission the control system as designed.
• Coordinate control system work with Design, Construction, and Client teams.
• Possess programming expertise for SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, and communications hardware.
• Download, test, and document control system programs and communications systems.
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system.
• Willingness to travel as necessary; travel frequency depends on project needs.
• Lead control systems integration projects and drive scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget in coordination with stakeholders.

Skills

SCADA programming

PLC programming

HMI development

OITs

Industrial networks

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

AVEVA Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of complex control systems across diverse projects.

You will coordinate with Design, Construction, and Client teams, ensuring robust automation and reliable operation of SCADA, PLC, and HMI solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and a proactive approach to learning.