Automation and Control System Developer

About the role

The Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer at HDR will be responsible for programming, testing, implementing, and commissioning the control system as designed. They will coordinate with the Design, Construction, and Start-up teams to ensure the project control system aligns with project scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Program the project control system as defined by the project scope – SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc.
• Manage project tasks within scope budget and schedule
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, and Start-up team leader 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
• Willingness to travel as necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ 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
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• Preferred qualifications include experience in water and wastewater facilities, oil gas industry, power generation and distribution, mining, and other industrial facilities
• Proven track record in programming leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices and provide detailed documentation upon project completion

Skills

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in PLC logic and HMI integration in any of the following PLCs (Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE, Siemens, etc.) and HMIs (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, iFix, Ignition, VTScada, etc.).

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Business Class

This position falls under Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity.

Job Posting

The job posting was last updated on Mar 3, 2026.

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.