Senior Instrumentation Engineer (PE)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this full-time role, you will lead the design and integration of control systems, ensuring security measures are implemented effectively. A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing cybersecurity mitigations for Operational Technology Systems is required.

You will work closely with engineering teams and clients to develop innovative solutions, contribute to proposals, and participate in cybersecurity assessments. This position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience designing cybersecurity mitigations for Operational Technology Systems.
• Experience leading control systems vulnerability assessments.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems design teams to produce deliverables for projects.
• Conduct systems integration of SCADA systems.
• Provide quality control reviews of control system designs.

Skills

Control Systems Design

Cybersecurity Standards

Project Management

Network Design

PLC Programming

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Wireshark

HVAC Control Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Review control systems documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications, and select equipment and monitoring/control devices.
• Develop biddable and technically accurate SCADA / Control Systems construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Supervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Lead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as needed.
• Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
• Participate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the client.
• Lead the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for improvements to client control systems.
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents.
• Interface with Electrical, Process, and Cybersecurity specialists to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation.
• Lead the selection and specification of facility and process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Lead the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with project manager and section manager to update workplans for control systems staff assigned to your project, and to track budget and schedule performance for the control systems team.
• Participate in joint scoping and proposal development working with clients and marketing staff.
• Participate in the planning and specification of applied technology solutions including instrumentation and control, advanced automation and control, artificial intelligence, networking, data management & analytics, augmented reality, and vision control.
• Provide quality control reviews of control system designs.
• Contribute to the Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems Discipline.
• Participate in industry professional societies to contribute to the development of standards, deliver presentations and whitepapers at trade shows and conferences, and develop article content for industry newsletters and periodicals.

Systems Integration

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate workload through development, testing, and construction phases to complete integration tasks on schedule.
• Conduct systems integration of SCADA systems, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customization for various control software programs.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.

Building Automation

• Lead control systems design teams to produce deliverable packages for concurrent projects, including writing/editing instrumentation and controls specifications, selecting instrumentation, developing sequence of operations, and creating control system drawings.
• Coordinate the work of control system engineers with the balance of the multidisciplinary team throughout design development and construction, including power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, networking, and device locations.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinating and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure completion within budget.
• Conduct schematic design development and contract document working sessions with clients.
• Establish and maintain client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as a mentor for junior staff members.
• Support the Section Manager in preparing proposals.
• Provide quality control reviews of control system designs.
• Report project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager.
• Provide network and system specification documentation to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the security controls necessary to mitigate the vulnerabilities to an acceptable level of risk.
• Participate in project meetings and provide specification deliverables in coordination with other HDR team designers, programmers, implementers, architects and engineers.
• Mentor internal and external clients on networking topics.
• Participate in control systems master planning efforts.
• Lead IC network assessment tasks including network mapping and asset inventories.
• Serve as a cross‑sector IC resource for HDR engineering project teams servicing critical infrastructure, requiring expertise in IC design, development, deployment and commissioning in a virtual/cloud environment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of secure networking standards including NIST‑800, ISA‑62443, UFC‑4‑010‑06 and others as required by the client.
• Possess certifications pursuit and maintenance: CISSP, CISM, or GICSP; DoD IAM or IAT Level 2.
• Participate in pre‑project system/network cybersecurity risk assessment.
• Participate in and/or validate cybersecurity commissioning (CFAT/CSAT) or audits of IC networks/systems.

Cybersecurity Engineer

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience designing cybersecurity mitigations for Operational Technology Systems.
• Experience leading control systems vulnerability assessments.
• Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.
• 10+ years experience working in critical infrastructure (Federal/DoD, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Power Generation).
• 10+ years experience in network design and system configuration, including firewalls, protocols, ports, VLANs, VMs, and route configuration.
• Data analysis experience: Wireshark PCAPs, IDS.
• HVAC control systems experience including BACnet and IP protocols.
• Experience with multiple control system types (PLC‑based, DCS, BMS, SIS).
• Cybersecurity standards experience (ISA 62443, DoD RMF, ISO, NERC/FERC).
• Certified GICSP, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
• Minimum of 10 years applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops.
• Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops.
• Experience with control panel design and panel wiring.
• Experience with instrumentation setup, configuration and calibration.
• 10 years of control systems programming experience.
• Experience managing control systems tasks, projects and teams.
• Experience with startup and commissioning.
• Knowledge of automation hardware including Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Foxboro, Modicon/Schneider‑Electric, and Siemens.
• Knowledge of HMI software including Wonderware/AVEVA, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Emerson Ovation, Delta V.
• Knowledge of industrial network equipment such as switches, firewalls, radio/RTU communication, cellular modems.
• Previous work experience with a Systems Integration firm.
• Strong knowledge of communication platforms and protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet‑IP).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations in control systems.
• Knowledge of networks, DDC hardware/software, and HMI software used in Building Management System applications.
• Internet of Things (IoT) knowledge and experience is a plus.

Additional Information

• Primary Location: United States - Arizona - Phoenix.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Employee Status: Regular.
• Business Class: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity.
• Job Posting Date: May 23, 2026.
• HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to inclusion and equity. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories.