Technical Director - Instrumentation & Controls

WSP•Oradell, NJ

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to join its Power Generation Team. The position may be based in any WSP office, with preference for Oradell, NJ; Mt. Laurel, NJ; Overland Park, KS; Boise, ID; or Houston, TX. The successful candidate will contribute to power generation projects and help deliver client-focused solutions. The role covers instrumentation and controls engineering for new power projects and for project developer clients acting as an Owner’s Engineer. Work includes developing design criteria, design bases, and specifications; managing or overseeing plant control system development; supporting procurement and implementation; reviewing contractor and vendor documents; monitoring construction; participating in system testing; monitoring commissioning; and responding to construction contractor questions. The role also involves developing design documents, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, managing project I&C staffing, schedules, and budgets, coordinating with clients, vendors, and contractors, and providing field commissioning support during project startup. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. The company describes a comprehensive benefits suite and opportunities for employees to grow their careers and knowledge base. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Flexibility to work a variety of schedules to meet business needs, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly in a pressure work environment.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States.

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.
Microsoft Office Suite experience, including 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.
Manage project I&C staffing, schedules, and hours to meet deliverable milestones and client needs within assigned budgets.
Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors on projects.
For new power projects, develop design criteria and specifications as Engineer of Record; manage or oversee plant control system development; support procurement and implementation; review subcontractor and vendor documents; monitor construction progress; participate in system testing; monitor commissioning; and respond to construction contractor questions.
Support project developer clients as an Owner’s Engineer by developing design bases and specifications for EPCs or General Contractors, preparing equipment specifications, overseeing plant control system development, supporting procurement and implementation, reviewing contractor and vendor documents, and participating in testing and commissioning.
Provide field commissioning support during project startup efforts.