Senior Control Systems Engineer – SCADA/PLC Innovation

HDR ICA ENGINEERING; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of complex control systems. You will coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure successful project delivery, while guiding SCADA/PLC/HMI development and system integration.

The role requires a strong background in automation principles, communication networks, and field commissioning. HDR promotes inclusion and recognizes employee ownership as a core value.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years in process control system programming (SCADA/PLC/HMI/OIT).
• Active commitment to employee-owned culture and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, implement and commission the control system as designed.
• Coordinate control system work with design, construction and client teams.
• Lead control systems integration projects and manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop client presentations and project memoranda.
• Travel as needed to project sites.

Skills

SCADA

PLC

HMI

Historian

Communications hardware

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. You will coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure successful project delivery, while guiding SCADA/PLC/HMI development and system integration.

The role requires a strong background in automation principles, communication networks, and field commissioning. HDR promotes inclusion and recognizes employee ownership as a core value.