WSP

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

WSP$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (ABET accredited).
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of design standards (API, NFPA, ISA, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead teams with minimal oversight.
  • Proficiency in SPI (Intools), AutoCAD, and instrumentation design tools.
  • Strong understanding of control systems and industrial networking protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Develop I&C design documents including drawings and specifications.
  • Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership for project goals.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to meet project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and procedures.
  • Mentor junior engineers in technical skills and career progression.
  • Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers and clients.
  • Prepare and review various control deliverables and instrument datasheets.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options (Tempe, UT; South Jordan, UT; Houston, TX).
  • Opportunity to work with diverse clients and projects globally.
  • Mentorship and training opportunities for career development.
  • Engagement in a well-rounded multidisciplinary team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an energetic and responsive Lead Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer for our multidisciplinary Process Infrastructure and Design team based in South Jordan, Utah. The team you will join will offer interesting diversity of global clients and projects in Environmental Infrastructure facilities, Oil & Gas, surface and underground mine infrastructure including dewatering, material handling, fuel and lube, maintenance shops, and pumping stations, industrial facilities, water and waste water industries, landfills and contaminated soil sites.

Location: Depending on candidate preference, this individual can work in our Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT or Houston, TX offices.

Your Impact
  • Development a variety of I&C design documents such as: design drawings, technical specifications and design basis calculations with a high level of competence and minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrate clear and prompt communication and foster leadership
  • Work independently and collaborate in cross-discipline team to meet project goals.
  • Compliance with Codes and Standards, governing regulations, industry practices, and internal procedures.
  • Develop and perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and technical specifications.
  • Mentor junior team members in technical excellence and career growth.
  • Review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers/designers.
  • Participate in the development and design review of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Prepare and review control deliverables such as Control Narratives, Cause and Effect diagrams, System Architecture Diagrams, Instrument Location Layouts, Installation Details, Wiring & Interconnection Diagrams, PLC Layouts, and Loop Drawings.
  • Prepare and review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, instrument index, instrument selection, hazardous area classification
  • Provide configuration of and develop programming for controls equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, DCS Systems, SCADA, etc.
  • Participate in client and project review meetings.
  • Prepare technical bid evaluation and attend FAT.
  • Collaboration with project management/engineering discipline to develop project budgets, schedule, prepare scoping documents, design criteria and list of project deliverables.
  • Promote engineering professionalism and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
  • 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

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program; or associates degree and relevant industry experience in lieu of bachelor's degree
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Instrumentation Engineering is essential.
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable design standards governing corresponding design work, such as API, NFPA, ISA, PIP, IEC, IEEE, ISO, NACE, NESC.
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and people management skills.
  • Proficient in SPI (Intools), AutoCAD, and other instrumentation design tools.
  • Strong understanding of control systems (PLC, DCS) and industrial networking protocols.
  • Demonstrate advanced ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
  • A team player attitude and be able to work with multiple projects.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Must pass background check.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to secure this registration within twelve (12) months of hire is a plus
  • Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program
  • An up-to-date NCEES record
  • Design-Build project execution experience
  • Lead the design and specification of field instrumentation, control valves, and analyzers for oil & gas, mining, heavy industries, water industries and process facilities.
  • AutoCAD, Revit, and other design program competence


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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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