Senior Control Systems Engineer
HDR · Missoula, MT · 3 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$114k–$163k/yrFull-time
About the role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Senior Control Systems Engineer, we'll count on you to:
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
- Cook up with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to 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
- 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
- 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
- Contribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems Discipline
- Provide Quality Control (QC) reviews of control system designs
- Contribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems Discipline
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops
- Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years applicable experience
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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.