HDR

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

HDR$88K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in control systems design and engineering.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience with SCADA systems design, programming, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex engineering assignments using standard techniques and procedures.
  • Coordinate workload of control system staff through design and construction phases.
  • Review and resolve conflicts in control systems documentation across disciplines.
  • Write and edit specifications for instrumentation and control systems.
  • Develop detailed and accurate SCADA/Control Systems construction documents.
  • Lead design review and planning meetings with clients.
  • Travel to client sites to evaluate installed control systems.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture fosters a sense of belonging and investment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Exposure to diverse projects and clients in the engineering sector.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
In the role of Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, we'll count on you to: Planning and Design {use for planning and design roles}: • Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures • Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule • Review control systems 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 / Control Systems 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 • Supervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed • Provide construction contract administration as needed • Lead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as needed • Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems. • Participate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the client. • Lead or participate in the development of preliminary engineering reports and Studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for control system improvements. • Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate SCADA/I&C construction documents. • Interface with Electrical and Process Engineers to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentation. • Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment. • Assist with the development of 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. • Assist with system testing and commissioning activities. Preferred Qualifications • A minimum of 3 years experience designing Control Systems, including schematics and loops. • Previous work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firm. • Preferred Qualifications: Systems Integration {Use for Systems Integration / Application Programming Roles} • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops. • Experience with control panel design and panel wiring. • Experience with instrumentation setup, configuration and calibration. • A minimum of 3 years of control systems programming experience. • Experience managing control systems tasks, projects and teams. • Experience with startup and commissioning. • Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limited to Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Foxboro, Modicon/Schneider-Electric, and Siemens. • Knowledge of HMI software including but not limited to Wonderware/AVEVA, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Emerson Ovation, Delta V, etc. • Knowledge of industrial network equipment such as network switches, industrial firewalls, radio/RTU communication, cellular modems. • Previous work experience with a Systems Integration firm. #LI-MV3 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must • A minimum of 5 years applicable experience

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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Founded
1917

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