Director, Instrumentation & Controls - Power Generation

WSP Global Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C design for power generation projects.

The role involves coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines, managing staffing, schedules, and budgets, and overseeing the plant control system development from design to commissioning. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering and 12+ years in Power Generation I&C, with strong safety compliance, subcontractor leadership, and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 12+ years of Power Generation Instrumentation and Controls experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating and directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to health, safety and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules and able to adapt to change in a high-pressure environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Development of instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordinate with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Manage project I&C staffing, schedule and hours to meet milestones and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors on projects.
• Develop design criteria and specifications for new power projects as the Engineer of Record; oversee plant control system development and procurement.

Skills

Project coordination

I&C design

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

SCADA design

Excel

Visio

Access

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C design for power generation projects.

The role involves coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines, managing staffing, schedules, and budgets, and overseeing the plant control system development from design to commissioning. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering and 12+ years in Power Generation I&C, with strong safety compliance, subcontractor leadership, and travel flexibility.