Senior Smart Grid Package Integration Lead

WSP • Spring, TX

2h

About The Position

Senior Smart Grid Package Integration Lead (EMS/SCADA/DCS) This Opportunity: WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Smart Grid Package Integration Lead (EMS/SCADA/DCS) for our Houston, TX office. Be involved in projects with our Advanced Utility Solutions (AUS) ADMS / Grid Modernization Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. This role supports the delivery of complex Operational Technology (OT) packages for mission-critical power and energy systems. The position combines deep EMS / SCADA / DCS technical expertise with package delivery leadership — ensuring integrated, cyber-secure, and fully tested operational systems. Your Impact: Serve as technical lead and package owner for EMS / SCADA / DCS system scope Lead vendor bid evaluations and technical clarifications Oversee design development, system configuration, and integration boundaries Coordinate package delivery across engineering, suppliers, EPC partners, and operations stakeholders Maintain execution plans, milestones, and readiness gates including FAT, SAT, and commissioning Track deliverables, dependencies, and technical action items Expedite supplier documentation and long-lead equipment Support schedule alignment and commissioning readiness across project phases Partner with project leadership to manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies Guide OT architecture aligned to Purdue model segmentation Define integration standards (e.g., DNP3, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850) Support cybersecurity-by-design implementation Coordinate testing phases including interface FAT, integrated FAT, SAT, and performance validation Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline 10+ years of relevant experience with EMS, SCADA, DCS systems, OT integration, or power systems controls Demonstrated experience managing technical scope and vendor delivery for complex system packages Strong understanding of OT communications and system integration practices Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical workshops and supplier coordination Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements Preferred Qualifications: PE, PMP, or related professional certification Experience implementing OT cybersecurity frameworks Experience supporting phased commissioning or system migrations Prior experience working with utilities, EPC firms, OEM vendors, or grid modernization programs Familiarity with DER integration, renewable forecasting, or grid optimization systems #LI-JJ1

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience with EMS, SCADA, DCS systems, OT integration, or power systems controls
• Demonstrated experience managing technical scope and vendor delivery for complex system packages
• Strong understanding of OT communications and system integration practices
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical workshops and supplier coordination
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Nice To Haves

• PE, PMP, or related professional certification
• Experience implementing OT cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience supporting phased commissioning or system migrations
• Prior experience working with utilities, EPC firms, OEM vendors, or grid modernization programs
• Familiarity with DER integration, renewable forecasting, or grid optimization systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and package owner for EMS / SCADA / DCS system scope
• Lead vendor bid evaluations and technical clarifications
• Oversee design development, system configuration, and integration boundaries
• Coordinate package delivery across engineering, suppliers, EPC partners, and operations stakeholders
• Maintain execution plans, milestones, and readiness gates including FAT, SAT, and commissioning
• Track deliverables, dependencies, and technical action items
• Expedite supplier documentation and long-lead equipment
• Support schedule alignment and commissioning readiness across project phases
• Partner with project leadership to manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Guide OT architecture aligned to Purdue model segmentation
• Define integration standards (e.g., DNP3, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850)
• Support cybersecurity-by-design implementation
• Coordinate testing phases including interface FAT, integrated FAT, SAT, and performance validation
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

What This Job Offers

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