Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Generation)

WSP • Oradell, NJ

7h • $174,400 - $213,200

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join its Power Generation Team in Oradell, New Jersey; Mt. Laurel, New Jersey; or Overland Park, Kansas. The engineer will contribute to power generation projects and help meet client objectives. The position involves developing instrumentation and control design documents, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, clients, equipment vendors, and contractors, and providing engineering support throughout project development and construction. Field commissioning support may also be required during project start-up. Occasional travel may be needed based on project requirements.

WSP is a global professional services firm providing expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management. WSP USA designs solutions across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The company describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers benefits intended to support employees’ health and financial stability. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of Power Generation Instrumentation and Controls experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules to meet business needs.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt quickly to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading a team of engineers.
• Network and SCADA design experience.
• Experience working with SmartPlant Instrumentation databases.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Excel, Visio, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordinate with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors.
• Develop criteria and specifications for clients’ new power projects.
• Review documents produced by subcontractors and equipment vendors.
• Monitor construction progress and respond to questions from construction contractors.
• Provide field commissioning support during project start-up efforts.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior