Experienced Field Control Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Field Control Specialist for our Overland Park, KS office. You will work with the Field Control Services (FCS) Team on utility, institutional, industrial, boiler, and balance-of-plant systems, growing through supervised field assignments and formal training.

The right candidate has foundational instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or controls experience and a drive to learn PLC, DCS, HMI, and related control systems while delivering accurate field

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems with willingness to develop proficiency in PLC-, DCS-, HMI-, and standalone systems.
• Basic reading of P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to safely use common test equipment and hand tools with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform field control system services under supervision for various plant systems.
• Assist with instrumentation installation verification, calibration, loop checks, and startup.
• Checkout and testing of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems; collect field data and document deliverables.
• Read and apply P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and installation details; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Controls experience

PLC/DCS/HMI basics

Technical documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in technical discipline

One to three years of college/technical study in instrumentation/controls

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity WSP is currently seeking an

WSP is currently seeking an Experienced Field Control Specialist for our Overland Park, KS office. Be involved in projects with our Field Control Services (FCS) Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. This position is intended for an early-career technical professional who has foundational instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or controls experience and is ready to develop through a combination of supervised field assignments, formal training, and increasing responsibility.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized onTIME ' s list of the world ' s best companies and Fortune ' s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Your Impact

• Perform assigned field control system services under the direction of experienced FCS personnel for utility, institutional, industrial, boiler, chilled water, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Assist with instrumentation installation verification, calibration, loop checks, input/output checkout, functional testing, startup, troubleshooting, and control-loop tuning.
• Assist with the checkout and testing of programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interface (HMI), burner management, combustion control, and standalone control systems.
• Read and apply P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, control schematics, instrument data sheets, installation details, and applicable test procedures.
• Collect field data and prepare accurate work summaries, calibration records, test documentation, redlines, software files, and other project deliverables in accordance with FCS standards.
• Follow WSP and client safety requirements, recognize job-site hazards, and promptly communicate unsafe conditions or changes in assigned work.
• Interact professionally with clients, plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and WSP team members.
• Understand assigned scope, schedule, and budget expectations; coordinate daily work with the project lead; and promptly communicate technical issues, delays, or changed conditions.
• Support proposals, estimates, client relationships, and identification of follow-on work by providing accurate field information and technical input when requested.
• Participate in technical training, share lessons learned, and develop the knowledge needed to perform progressively more independent field assignments.
• Travel to client facilities and support short- or extended-duration field assignments, outages, startups, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required by project schedules.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years of college, technical or trade school study, military technical training, apprenticeship, internship, co-op experience, or related work experience in instrumentation/controls.
• Foundational knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems, with the ability and willingness to develop proficiency in PLC-, DCS-, HMI-, and standalone controller-based systems.
• Basic knowledge of common field devices, including pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters; switches; control valves; positioners; and actuators.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, installation details, and schematics.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude related to the installation, operation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of control system components.
• Ability to use common test equipment and hand tools safely, or the demonstrated ability to learn their use under supervision.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam, with the ability to learn specialized controls software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate field documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks, work effectively with different personalities, follow direction, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to client sites and meet project-specific travel and scheduling requirements.
• Ability to work safely in active utility, industrial, and central plant environments and to comply with required personal protective equipment and site-access requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required safety and compliance training, including OSHA 30-hour training.
• Ability to satisfy applicable WSP and client drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and site-access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical discipline.
• Experience performing instrument calibration, loop checks, input/output checkout, electrical testing, or equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with boiler, combustion, burner management, chilled water, process control, or balance-of-plant systems.
• Exposure to one or more PLC, DCS, HMI, or building automation platforms.
• OSHA 30-hour training, instrumentation certification, or related technical credentials.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.