Senior Control Systems Engineer — SCADA/PLC Lead

HDR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Technical Senior Specialist in Virginia Beach to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of the project control system (SCADA/PLC/HMI).

You will coordinate with design, construction, and startup teams to ensure on-time delivery and system reliability. The role requires a strong background in control systems, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in SCADA/PLC/HMI/OIT system programming.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Programming, testing, implementing and commissioning the control system as designed.
• Coordinate control system with Design, Construction, and Client teams.
• Communicate effectively within a team and uphold engineering standards.
• Program project control system (SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, communications).
• Lead control systems integration projects and participate in scope/schedule/budget development.
• Travel as required; assist with field testing and commissioning.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

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 in Virginia Beach to lead programming, testing, and commissioning of the project control system (SCADA/PLC/HMI).

You will coordinate with design, construction, and startup teams to ensure on-time delivery and system reliability. The role requires a strong background in control systems, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel as needed.