Senior Control Systems Designer

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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In the role of Senior Control Systems Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Participate in the design of complex supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Assist with selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment
• Assist with development of biddable and technically accurate instrumentation and control system construction documents
• Assist with the development of software applications for automation such as programmable logic controller (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI)
• Assist with system testing and commissioning activities
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

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
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity Job Posting: Aug 12, 2025