Controls Systems Designer/EIT
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Control Systems Designer/EIT
At HDR, you will join a team that supports our global Control Systems practice, providing assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance for control systems across multiple industries.
The role operates under the direction of a Senior Control Systems Engineer or Control Systems Engineer and focuses on designing building management (BMS) and automated facility support systems. This position requires coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver full-service control systems solutions for construction and implementation in sectors such as technology, media & telecom, healthcare, research, and life sciences.
Primary 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, wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
- Develop skillset and utilize CAD software, including Auto Desk products:
AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Visio.
- Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program.
- Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities, 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.
- Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
- Advancement to Control Systems Engineer with additional responsibilities.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
- Experience designing control systems.
- Experience developing P&IDs, control schematics, and loop drawings.
- Experience with networking and communications.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Knowledge of control systems, networking, and instrumentation.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. (Benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)
Locationand Schedule
Primary
Location:
United States—New Jersey—Pennington. Other Locations:
United States—New York—New York.
Schedule:
Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular.
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