Senior SCADA/PLC Automation Developer

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer in Montana to design and implement control systems for high-stakes infrastructures. You will program SCADA/PLC/HMI, test and commission systems, and coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure project success.

The role requires 5+ years in process control programming, strong communication, and willingness to travel for projects across water, oil & gas, power, mining, and industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline.
• Aptitude and hands-on experience with discipline-specific computer applications.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Programming the project control system (SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, communications).
• Manage project tasks within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with design, construction, and startup team leader for the project control system.
• Download, test, and document control system programs and communications.
• Participate in field testing and commissioning of the control system.
• Willingness to travel as necessary; travel frequency varies by project.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

OIT

Job description

HDR is seeking an Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer in Montana to design and implement control systems for high-stakes infrastructures. You will program SCADA/PLC/HMI, test and commission systems, and coordinate with design, construction, and client teams to ensure project success.

The role requires 5+ years in process control programming, strong communication, and willingness to travel for projects across water, oil & gas, power, mining, and industrial facilities.