Control Systems Specialist / Engineer

HDR is seeking a Control Systems Specialist / Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. The role will involve designing complex industrial and building control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, working on multidiscipline design teams, and participating in the development of control system construction documents. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, previous experience with A&E/Consulting Engineering firms, and hands-on experience designing control systems.

Requirements

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
• Conduct systems integration of the SCADA systems, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customizing for various control software programs
• Review electrical 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 / I&C 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 take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment
• Production and development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, operational sequences and technical specifications
• Coordinating the work of control system team members with the full multi-discipline project team throughout a project’s design development and construction – including site layout, process design, mechanical control, power and conduit coordination, panel location, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, networking, and instrumentation location
• Developing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications
• Participate in design review and planning meetings with the client
• Reviewing supplier submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting Field Observations on construction sites and developing reports
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships, participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding instrumentation and control systems
• Utilizing CADD software including the following products: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio
• Manage workload to complete tasks on schedule
• Reporting project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement