Senior Control Systems Integration Technical Specialist / Programmer

HDR, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Control Systems Integration Technical Specialist/Programmer based in Winston-Salem, NC. This role involves leading integration projects and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in process control system programming, including SCADA and PLC.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to the employee-owned culture. Preferred qualifications include a PE license and experience in various industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in process control system programming.
• Active participant of employee-owned culture.
• Strong skills in preparing client presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems integration projects.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget.
• Execute assigned tasks within scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Control systems integration

Programming

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of controls and automation

Electrical circuits

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

Industrial communication networks

Job description

HDR is looking for a Senior Control Systems Integration Technical Specialist/Programmer to join our North Carolina team. This position must be based in either our Winston‑Salem, Charlotte, or Raleigh office.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems integration projects.
• Participate in development of scope, schedule and budget.
• Have a fundamental understanding of programming and standard engineering practices.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office to produce detail‑oriented reports.
• Knowledge of controls and automation principles and electrical circuits is desired.
• Program the project control system as defined by the project scope – SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc.
• Execute assigned tasks within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, and Start‑up team leaders for project control system.
• Download, test, and document control system programs and communication systems as defined in scope.
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system.
• Must be willing to travel as necessary. Duration and frequency of travel will depend on project/HDR needs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in process control system programming – Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Operator Interface Terminals (OIT’s), Industrial communication networks set up and testing and assistance in start‑up and commissioning.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience working in water and wastewater facilities, oil & gas industry, power generation and distribution, mining and other industrial facilities is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of Rockwell Allen‑Bradley, Emerson GE, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, and/or other automation platforms.
• Involved in extracurricular activities and/or engineering societies, such as IEEE or ISA.
• Excellent communication, leadership and planning skills, and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Primary Location: United States‑North Carolina‑Winston‑Salem

Other Locations: United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026