Jobs · Consulting · Kentucky

Control Systems EIT

HDR · Louisville, KY · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time

About the role

In the role of Control Systems EIT, we'll count on you to:

  • Integrate into HDR’s Controls and Cybersecurity design team
  • Introduce Integration Services into the Area
  • Carefully coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
  • Thoroughly 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
  • Collaborate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and ensure agreed-upon changes are incorporated 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
  • Select and specify 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
  • 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
  • Plan and specify 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 (QC) reviews of control system designs

Responsibilities

Integrate into HDR’s Controls and Cybersecurity design team
Introduce Integration Services into the Area
Carefully coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
Thoroughly 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
Collaborate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and ensure agreed-upon changes are incorporated 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
Select and specify 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
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
Plan and specify 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 (QC) reviews of control system designs

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six months of hire
Desire to become a Controls and Cybersecurity Section/Team lead for the Area
Experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops
Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
Knowledgeable of Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware and/or Interlution
Microsoft Office experience
May need to travel

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six months of hire
Desire to become a Controls and Cybersecurity Section/Team lead for the Area
Experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops
Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
Knowledgeable of Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware and/or Interlution
Microsoft Office experience
May need to travel

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
Knowledgeable of Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware and/or Interlution
Microsoft Office experience

Skills

Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware and/or Interlution
Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable of Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Wonderware and/or Interlution
Microsoft Office experience

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2026

Company Information

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Company Beliefs

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Company Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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