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# Control Systems Technical Specialist

- **Company:** HDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $83,412 - $119,160
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Document Management Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, Automation of Marketing, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18901912/Control-Systems-Technical-Specialist-Virginia-Arlington

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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