Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer - Power Grid

WSP in the U.S.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a seasoned SCADA and Automation Engineer – Lead Professional to join our team. The role supports transmission, distribution, and protection systems with opportunities across multiple U.S. locations including Salt Lake City, UT.

You will guide design, testing, and commissioning, collaborating with ESSP teams to meet client objectives. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience in power, a strong grasp of industry standards, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design, engineering, and commissioning of utility, industrial, and commercial power projects.
• Develop and commission transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation systems, and protection and control systems.
• Lead project teams, resolve complex technical challenges, ensure designs meet industry standards for quality, safety, and functionality.

Skills

Leadership

Data acquisition

Networking

Communications

SCADA/EMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

AcSELerator RTAC

NovaTech NCD/Inkscape

Job description

WSP is seeking a seasoned SCADA and Automation Engineer – Lead Professional to join our team. The role supports transmission, distribution, and protection systems with opportunities across multiple U.S. locations including Salt Lake City, UT.

You will guide design, testing, and commissioning, collaborating with ESSP teams to meet client objectives. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience in power, a strong grasp of industry standards, and the ability to lead