Senior Instrumentation Engineer (PE)

HDR

Phoenix, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Budget Management, Building Design, Building Systems, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Change Requests/Orders, Chemical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Security, Conferences, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Control, Construction Document Set, Construction Planning, Content Development, Contract Management, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disciplinary Action, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Document Management, Documentation, Editing, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Engineering, Engineering Consulting, Equipment Selection, Equipment Specification, Ethernet, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Foxboro, HMI Software, HVAC, Home Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), ISA Standards, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Instrumentation Engineering, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Internet of Things, Intrusion Detection Systems, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Newsletter, Oil and Gas, Operations Control, Order Processing, Plan Meetings, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Professional Engineer, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Commissioning, Project Design, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Proposal Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, RMON, Requirements Management, Risk, Schematics, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Standards Development, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems/Internals Programming, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Technical Drawing, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Trade Shows, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMS Operating System, Virtual Machine (VM), White Papers, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
Today

Senior Control Systems EngineerResponsibilitiesPerform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and proceduresCoordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on scheduleReview control systems documents for areas of conflict with all disciplinesWrite and edit instrumentation and controls systems specifications, and select equipment and monitoring/control devicesDevelop biddable and technically accurate SCADA and Control Systems construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specificationsCoordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documentsMake decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as neededSupervise and develop a small staff of professionals and technicians as neededProvide construction contract administration as neededLead or support SCADA and network Master Planning projects as neededTravel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systemsParticipate in and lead design review and planning meetings with the clientLead the development of preliminary engineering reports and studies focused on recommending and developing solutions for improvements to client control systemsServe as Engineer of Record responsible for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documentsInterface with Electrical, Process, and Cybersecurity specialists to fully coordinate design requirements for network, power, control, and instrumentationLead the selection and specification of facility and process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipmentLead the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specificationsParticipate in system testing and commissioning activitiesCoordinate with project manager and section manager to update workplans for control systems staff assigned to your project, and to track budget and schedule performance for the control systems teamParticipate in joint scoping and proposal development working with clients and marketing staffParticipate in the planning and specification of applied technology solutions including instrumentation and control, advanced automation and control, artificial intelligence, networking, data management & analytics, augmented reality, and vision controlProvide Quality Control (QC) reviews of control system designsContribute to Control System Technical Leadership Team and drive corporate initiatives for quality and strategic growth within the Control Systems DisciplineActive participation in industry professional societies to contribute to the development of standards, participate in the development and delivery of presentations and whitepapers at industry trade shows and conferences, and develop article content for general industry and market sector specific newsletters and periodicalsConduct systems integration of the SCADA systems, including programming of PLCs/PCs and HMI customizing for various control software programsReview electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplinesLead control systems design teams to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects, including writing and editing instrumentation and controls specifications, selecting instrumentation, developing sequences of operations, and creating control system drawingsCoordinate the work of the control system engineers with the balance of multi-disciplined team throughout a project's design development and construction, including power coordination, panel locations, remote equipment monitoring, integration to third‑party systems, networking, and device locationsTrack financial aspects of projects, coordinate, and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budgetConduct schematic, design development, and contract document working sessions with clientsEstablish and maintain client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding instrumentation and control systemsAct as a mentor for junior staff membersSupport Section Manager in preparing proposalsReport project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section ManagerLead IC network assessment tasks including network mapping and asset inventoriesMaintain a working knowledge of secure networking standards to include NIST‑800, ISA‑62443, UFC‑4‑010‑06 and others required by clientProvide network and system specification documentation deliverables to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the security controls necessary to mitigate the vulnerabilities to an acceptable level of riskParticipate in project meetings and provide specification deliverables in coordination with other HDR team designers, programmers, implementers, architects, and engineersMentor internal and external clients on networking topicsParticipate in control systems master planning effortsParticipate in construction administration services including contractor submittal reviewServe as a cross‑sector IC resource for HDR engineering project teams servicing critical infrastructure; ability to design, develop, deploy, and commission in a virtual/cloud environmentParticipate in pre‑project system/network cybersecurity risk assessmentParticipate in and/or validate cybersecurity commissioning (CFAT/CSAT) or audits of IC networks/systemsPreferred QualificationsMinimum of 10 years experience designing control systems, including schematics and loopsPrevious work experience with an A&E/Consulting Engineering firmMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldHands‑on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loopsExperience with control panel design and panel wiringExperience with instrumentation setup, configuration, and calibrationMinimum of 10 years of control systems programming experienceExperience managing control systems tasks, projects, and teamsExperience with startup and commissioningKnowledge of automation hardware (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Foxboro, Modicon/Schneider‑Electric, Siemens, etc.)Knowledge of HMI software (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 modemsPrevious work experience with a Systems Integration firmMinimum of 10 years experience designing building automation or building management systems, including schematics and loopsExperience managing control systems projectsHands‑on experience designing building management system (BMS) schemesKnowledge of control systems and sequence of operations for building systems (HVAC, electrical/power monitoring, lighting, etc.)Knowledge of multiple communication platforms and protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet‑I/P)Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations in control systemsKnowledge of networks, DDC hardware/software, and HMI software used in building management applicationsData Center experience (plus)Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming experience (plus)Internet of Things (IoT) knowledge and experience (plus)Minimum of 10 years experience designing cybersecurity mitigations for Operational Technology SystemsExperience leading control systems vulnerability assessments10+ years of experience working in critical infrastructure (Federal/DoD, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Power Generation, etc.)10+ years of experience in network design and system configuration (firewalls, protocols, ports, VLANs, VMs, route configuration)Data analysis experience (Wireshark PCAPs, Intrusion Detection Systems)Experience with HVAC control systems (BACnet and IP protocols)Experience with multiple control system types (PLC based, DCS, BMS, SIS)IT experience/certifications in networking, encryption, programming, scripting, database designCybersecurity Standards experience (ISA 62443, DoD RMF, ISO, NERC/FERC, etc.)Certified GICSP, CISSP, CISM or equivalentRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fieldProfessional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) licenseProficiency with Microsoft Office productsCommitment to active participation in employee‑owned cultureMinimum of 10 years applicable experiencePrimary Location: United States-Arizona-PhoenixOther Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-New Mexico-AlbuquerqueIndustry: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full‑timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Control Systems and OT CybersecurityJob Posting: May 23, 2026#LI-JM8#J-18808-Ljbffr

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