Automation and Controls Engineer Fairfax, Virginia
Harper Harrison are proud to be working with a leading Water & Wastewater consultancy is hiring Automation and Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to deliver meaningful infrastructure projects across public, private, and federal sectors. With a strong reputation in automation and SCADA solutions, the firm supports clients locally and internationally across the full lifecycle of automation projects.
You'll join a collaborative automation team where you'll contribute technical design expertise, support project delivery, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients to ensure quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop instrumentation, controls, and SCADA system designs using 3D/4D drafting tools.
- Design HMIs, PLCs, and reporting systems; prepare design reports and technical memoranda.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and conduct FATs and field inspections.
- Lead testing and startup of systems, ensuring documentation and QA requirements are met.
- Assist with O&M manuals and develop training for end users.
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work as needed.
- Contribute to proposals and presentations to support business growth.
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- EIT certification or FE exam completion (or willingness to obtain within 18 months).
- 3+ years of automation and controls experience.
- Strong technical expertise in instrumentation, SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems.
- Proficiency with 3D/4D CAD drafting tools.
- Water/wastewater experience highly preferred.
This hybrid role includes approx. 20% travel depending on project needs.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Automation and Controls Engineer Fairfax, Virginia
Harper Harrison are proud to be working with an established consultancy who are seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join their motivated automation team in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. With decades of experience delivering automation design and programming services, the firm is recognised for providing innovative solutions in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector.
In this leadership role, you'll build client relationships, mentor junior engineers, and deliver high-quality control system designs on time and within budget. You'll also support business growth across the region while contributing to the firm's technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design and implementation of complex instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs, SCADA, HMI, PLCs, networks, and reporting tools.
- Oversee testing, startup, and commissioning activities, ensuring documentation and QA standards are met.
- Develop O&M manuals and deliver training programs for client operations teams.
- Mentor and review work of junior engineers, supporting technical and professional development.
- Support proposals, presentations, and business development initiatives to expand client relationships.
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
- PE license required.
- 7+ years of automation and controls experience; water/wastewater background strongly preferred.
- Strong technical expertise with instrumentation, networks, PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
- Excellent communication skills and proven experience leading engineering teams.
This hybrid role involves regional travel (approx. 20%) depending on project needs.
If you're interested in hearing more, please apply below.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Civil Designer Nashville, Tennessee
Harper Harrison are proud to be working with a leading civil consultancy seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Nashville office. The firm is known for delivering complex land development projects across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. This position offers the opportunity to lead design production, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients from concept to construction.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver detailed civil site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Attend client meetings and contribute to project scoping, permitting, and final delivery.
* Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
* Maintain awareness of local regulations, codes, and development trends.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related).
* 5+ years' experience in land development site design.
* Strong Civil 3D proficiency.
* PE license preferred (or progress toward licensure).
* Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and quality.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying hands-on with design while gaining more client and project ownership responsibility.
Please apply if you would like to explore this opportunity further.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager - Land Development Atlanta, Georgia
Harper Harrison are working with a leading multi-discipline engineering consultancy who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of civil site design and land development projects. This is an opportunity to step into a client-facing leadership role, driving delivery and mentoring a high-performing team in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
The Role
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects
- Act as the primary client contact, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met
- Lead and mentor a team of designers and assistant project managers
- Represent clients in planning, zoning, and community meetings
- Coordinate closely with internal technical teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven experience managing land development projects from concept through construction
- Skilled at building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Confident communicator, able to represent clients and the firm in public forums
What's on Offer
- Autonomy to run your own projects and client portfolio
- A culture that supports professional growth, leadership development, and work-life balance
- Access to structured training, mentorship, and technical resources
- Collaborative team environment with open communication and regular engagement events
If you're a PE-licensed civil engineer looking to take the next step in leadership while shaping the communities of tomorrow, we'd like to hear from you.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager - Land Development Atlanta, Georgia
Harper Harrison are working with a leading multi-discipline engineering consultancy who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of civil site design and land development projects. This is an opportunity to step into a client-facing leadership role, driving delivery and mentoring a high-performing team in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
The Role
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects
- Act as the primary client contact, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met
- Lead and mentor a team of designers and assistant project managers
- Represent clients in planning, zoning, and community meetings
- Coordinate closely with internal technical teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven experience managing land development projects from concept through construction
- Skilled at building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Confident communicator, able to represent clients and the firm in public forums
What's on Offer
- Autonomy to run your own projects and client portfolio
- A culture that supports professional growth, leadership development, and work-life balance
- Access to structured training, mentorship, and technical resources
- Collaborative team environment with open communication and regular engagement events
If you're a PE-licensed civil engineer looking to take the next step in leadership while shaping the communities of tomorrow, we'd like to hear from you.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Higher Education Market Leader Tampa, Florida
Higher Education Market Leader
Location: Tampa, FL and Orlando, FL | Full-Time | Architecture & Design Sector
A nationally recognized architecture and design firm is seeking a Higher Education Market Leader to join its Florida team. This Senior-level, Seller-Doer role is ideal for a proven leader who excels at winning work, delivering high-caliber design, and building lasting client relationships in the academic sector, particularly for science and research-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead business development efforts across Florida's higher education sector, with a focus on academic science buildings, labs, research facilities, and learning environments.
* Serve as a trusted partner to institutional clients such as UF, FAU, UCF, and other major state and private universities.
* Direct projects from early planning and concept through completion, ensuring design quality, technical execution, and client satisfaction.
* Build and grow client relationships through thoughtful engagement, strategic proposals, and a collaborative design process.
* Coordinate with internal design studios and participate in firmwide strategy, occasionally traveling to national offices for collaboration.
* Represent the firm in industry and academic networks, elevating the firm's profile and influence across the region.
Qualifications:
* 15+ years of experience in architecture, with a focus on Higher Education and Science-related Facilities.
* Proven business development ability to win work and lead design efforts simultaneously (seller-doer model).
* Deep knowledge of the Florida higher education landscape and experience working with major institutional clients.
* Strong design sensibility paired with technical rigor in project delivery.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.
* Licensed architect preferred; LEED accreditation a plus.
* Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally to national studio hubs.
This is a high-impact leadership role with strong growth potential in a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven design.
