Controls Systems Engineer (Facilities/BMS/BAS)

Controls Systems Engineer (Facilities/BMS/BAS)-(189563)

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to serve in a project leadership role in support of our national Control Systems practice which includes full-service capabilities and supports clients in multiple industries and market sectors providing control system assessment, planning, design, automation programming/configuration, testing & commissioning, and maintenance. This role will be primarily focused on building management (BMS) and automated facility support systems in coordination with clients and multidiscipline teams to deliver full-service control systems solutions for construction and implementation in multiple market sectors including tech, media & telecom; healthcare, research, and life sciences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a Senior Control Systems Engineer to produce deliverable packages for several concurrent projects – including: writing/editing instrumentation and controls specifications, selecting instrumentation, developing sequence of operations, creating control system drawings
• Coordinating 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 3rd party systems, networking, and device locations
• Coordinating workload to complete documents on schedule
• Tracking financial aspects of projects, coordinating, and adjusting the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within budget
• Conducting schematic; design development, and contract document working sessions with clients
• Reviewing Shop drawing submittal, responding to RFI and conducting Field Observations on construction sites and developing reports
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships, participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to instrumentation and control systems
• Utilize CADD software including AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit products to develop and review construction documents
• Reporting project status, performance, and quality updates to the Control Systems Section Manager

Growth opportunities

• Exposure to multiple market sectors and core services of our global control systems program
• Training and development to build skillset to serve as market sector and core service subject matter expert (SME)
• Serve as Engineer of Record in responsible charge for the development of biddable and technically accurate control system construction documents
• Active participation in industry professional societies, trade shows, and conferences
• Advancement to Senior Control Systems Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
• Hands on experience designing BMS systems
• Knowledgeable of network, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Direct Digital Control (DDC) hardware and software
• Knowledge of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and capabilities
• Knowledge of control systems and sequence of operations for building systems including Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical/Power, Monitoring, Lighting, etc
• Must have knowledge of network, PLC or DDC hardware and software, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software used in Building Management System applications
• Data Center experience a plus
• Healthcare experience a plus
• Network design experience for BMS a plus
• Knowledge of multiple communication platforms and protocols including but not limited to BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet-I/P a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial control or SCADA systems a plus
• PLC programming and configuration a plus
• DDC programming and configuration a plus
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

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 limitied to Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Foxboro, Modicon, Siemens, and GE.
• Knowledge of automation software including but not limited to Wonderware, iFix, FacotryTalk, 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

:United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

:Building Engineering

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Control Systems

Job Posting

:Dec 8, 2025