Building Automation Systems Engineer

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Building Automation Systems Engineer, we'll count on you to :

• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Lead I&C design teams to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects including : writes / edits instrumentation and controls specifications, selects instrumentation, develops sequence of operations, create I&C drawings.
• Coordinate the work of the I&C Engineers with the balance of a multi-disciplined team throughout a project's development and construction including : power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to 3rd party systems, and device locations.
• Track the financial aspects of projects, coordinating, and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document working sessions with clients.
• Establish and maintain client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to instrumentation and controls systems.
• Act as a mentor for junior staff members.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience designing I and C Systems, including schematics and loops.
• Automation programming experience.
• Previous work experience with an A&E / Consulting Engineering firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PLC / WTP and WWTP software programming experience.
• Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops.
• Experience managing control systems projects.
• Knowledge of automation hardware including but not limited to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
• Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• 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.

Primary Location

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity

Job Posting : May 23, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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