HDR

Automation and Control System Developer

HDR$88K — $105K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in engineering specific to the discipline
  • Hands-on experience with relevant computer applications
  • Knowledge of industry standards related to control systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Program the control system as defined by project scope including SCADA, PLC, and HMI
  • Manage project tasks ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule
  • Coordinate with Design, Construction, and Start-up teams for system integration
  • Download, test, and document control system programs
  • Participate in field testing and commissioning activities
  • Willingness to travel as required for project needs

Benefits

  • Participation in employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Comprehensive documentation processes post-project
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams
  • Involvement in diverse industries such as water/wastewater and oil & gas
Full Job Description
The Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer will have responsibility for, programming, testing, implementing and commissioning the control system as designed. The Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer will be responsible for coordination of the control system with the Design team, construction team and Client.

The individual must have proven experience in PLC logic and HMI integration in any of the following PLCs (Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE, Siemens, etc.) and HMIs (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, iFix, Ignition, VTScada, etc.). Must be able to create and read logic and P&ID diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing and startup.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in programming as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion. This person will be the project applications engineer and may be responsible for leading project task activities.

The primary duties for the Automation and Control Systems Applications Developer will include:

  • Programming the project control system as defined by the project scope - SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, Communications hardware, etc.
  • Manage project tasks within scope budget and schedule
  • Coordinate with Design, Construction and Start-up team leader 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.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience 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
  • Excellent communication, leadership and planning skills, and ability to thrive in a team environment. Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports
  • Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture
  • Preference given to local candidates
  • Experience working in the water and wastewater facilities, Oil Gas industry, Power generation and Distribution, Mining and other industrial facilities
  • Proven track record in programming leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices and provide detailed documentation upon project completion.


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
  • Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
  • Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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1917

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