Control System EIT/Coordinator
San Antonio, TX, USA
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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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
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.
The Controls Systems EIT/Coordinator position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer or Project Manager. The EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. Other tasks may include:
Check manufacture's drawings performing engineering calculations.
Work on design layouts verifying code compliance quality checks meeting project schedules and budget as well as coordination of work with other disciplines as required.
Typical design work would deal with power distribution, motor control, lighting, power system analysis, and grounding.
Depending on project size job may require supervision of designer and CAD operators. Projects include power industrial and institutional facilities.
Must be able to work among other disciplines and have good communication analytical and organizational skills.
Candidate must also display attention to accuracy and be detail orientated.
Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
Familiarity with Piping and Instrument Diagrams, having professional work experience.
Some travel may be involved.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
- Hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD 3D, and other drafting/designing software.
- Hands-on experience designing SCADA systems, including schematics and loops.
- Experience with control panel design and panel wiring.
- Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of Control System Coordinator and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 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.