Control Systems Technical Specialist

• The Control Systems Technical Specialist will have responsibility for programming, testing, implementing and commissioning the control system as designed.
• The specialist will be responsible for coordination of the control system with the design team, construction team, and Client.
• The individual must have strong communication skills, an ability to work effectively within a team, technical aptitude, and a problem-solving mindset. This position will require a strong desire to learn, grow, and continually take on new challenges.
• The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of programming and standard engineering practices.
• Knowledge of controls and automation principles and electrical circuits is desired.
• Programming the project control system as defined by the project scope - SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc.
• Execute assigned tasks within scope, budget, and schedule
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, and Start-up team leaders 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
• Must be willing to travel as necessary. Duration of travel and frequency of travel will depend on project/HDR needs.
• Lead control systems integration projects
• Participate in development of scope, schedule and budget

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license or eligible to obtain one.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• Experience working in water and wastewater facilities, oil & gas industry, power generation and distribution, mining and other industrial facilities is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of Rockwell Allen-Bradley, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, and/or other automation platforms.
• Involved in extracurricular activities and/or engineering societies, such as IEEE or ISA., * Associate Degree in Engineering with appropriate experiences will be considered.
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience for degree or 2-4 years for associate degree 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
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture

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. We provide 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Arlington, VA: $83,412 - $119,160. Glen Allen, VA: $69,510 - $99,300. Vienna, VA: $83,412 - $119,160. Virginia Beach, VA: $69,510 - $99,300. Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Arlington

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?

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