Control Systems Design Coordinator

HDR

Charlotte, NCFresher5d agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 34 entry-level filings

About the Role

HDR is seeking to hire a Control Systems EIT/Designer to support its global Control Systems practice. This role involves working within a team responsible for designing complex industrial control, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Building Management (BMS), and automated facility support systems. The position requires coordination with multidiscipline design teams and participation in the development of control system construction documents for various market sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
  • Assist with the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents, including:
  • P&IDs
  • Network architecture diagrams
  • Control panel layouts and wiring diagrams
  • Installation details
  • Loop drawings
  • Technical specifications
  • Assist with the development of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
  • Assist with system testing and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
  • Assist with the review of shop drawings during construction.
  • Participate in field observations during construction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Self-motivated with attention to detail and an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound control system designs.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
  • Microsoft Office experience.
  • CADD software, including:
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Visio

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Knowledge of control systems, networking, and instrumentation.
  • Experience designing control systems.
  • Experience developing P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings.
  • Experience with networking and communications.
  • Experience with AutoCAD.
  • Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification within 24 months. (Candidates hired without EIT will be titled "Control Systems Designer" and will be expected to obtain EIT for career progression.)
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee-owned culture.
  • May need to travel.

H-1B sponsor

HDR Engineering filed 34 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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