Technical Director - Instrumentation & Controls

WSP • Oradell, NJ

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls, to join its Power Generation Team at any WSP office, with preference for Oradell, NJ; Mt. Laurel, NJ; Overland Park, KS; Boise, ID; or Houston, TX. The role supports power generation projects and contributes to a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving client challenges.

The position provides instrumentation and controls engineering for power generation projects, including developing design criteria, specifications, and design documents. The Technical Director may serve as Engineer of Record or support developer clients as an Owner’s Engineer. Work includes managing or overseeing plant control system development, supporting procurement and implementation, reviewing contractor and vendor documents, monitoring construction progress, participating in system testing, monitoring commissioning, and responding to construction contractor questions. The role also includes coordinating with other engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors; managing I&C staffing, schedules, and budgets; and providing field commissioning support during project startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 12 or more years of power generation instrumentation and controls experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and 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 pressured work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading a team of engineers and designers and managing project budgets.
• Network and SCADA design experience.
• Experience working in SmartPlant Instrumentation databases.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Visio, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordinate with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multidiscipline projects.
• Manage project I&C staffing, schedules, and hours to meet deliverable milestones and client needs within assigned budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide I&C engineering for new power projects, including developing design criteria and specifications as Engineer of Record.
• Manage or oversee plant control system development and support procurement and implementation.
• Review documents generated by subcontractors, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor construction progress, participate in system testing, monitor commissioning activities, and respond to questions from construction contractors.
• Support project developer clients as an Owner’s Engineer, including developing the design basis and specifications for EPC or General Contractors.
• Provide field commissioning support for project startup efforts.
• Coordinate and assertively direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

What This Job Offers

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