HDR

Control Systems Designer/EIT - (185619)

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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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is currently seeking to hire a Control Systems Designer / EIT to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This individual’s primary function will be to serve on a team that supports our global Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities. Our practice provides assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance for control systems in multiple industries.

The Control Systems Designer / EIT will work under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Specialist / Engineer or Control Systems Specialist / Engineer as part of a team responsible for designing complex industrial and building control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This position requires coordination with multidiscipline design teams, and participation in the development of control system construction documents for projects in multiple market sectors including oil & gas; food & beverage; logistics; manufacturing; mining; general industrial, transportation, technology, media; and water/wastewater.

This individual should be self-motivated with attention to detail and an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound control system designs.

In the role of Control Systems Designer/EIT. primary responsibilities and duties include:

• Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Assist with the 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.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel
• Develop skillset and utilize CADD software including the following products: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Growth opportunities:

• Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program, both industrial process and building automation.
• Travel to client facilities to assess and document the current state of installed industrial and building control systems.
• Assist with the review of shop drawings during construction.
• Participate in field observations during construction.
• Assist with development of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.
• Advancement to Control Systems Specialist / Engineer with additional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 0-4 years of applicable experience
• Knowledge and experience of control systems, networking and instrumentation
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without EIT registration will have the title of "Control Systems Designer" and may transition to “Control Systems EIT” after obtaining EIT registration.
• Experience designing or implementing industrial control systems a plus
• Experience designing or implementing building automation systems a plus
• Experience developing P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings a plus.
• Experience with Autodesk products a plus
• Preference given to local candidates, Sacramento/Folsom area a plus
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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.

Our 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.

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 is $68,640 to $93,875 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations

: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry

: Building Engineering

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting

: Jun 12, 2025