SCADA & Automation Engineer - Technical Director

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a SCADA and Automation Engineer – Technical Director in the United States to lead and deliver advanced utility SCADA projects across transmission, distribution, and generation sectors. You will oversee design, testing, commissioning, and client interaction, mentoring a growing team in and across multiple offices.

The role requires extensive SCADA/EMS/ADMS experience, leadership, and travel. A PE license or equivalent and a strong technical foundation are essential for success at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in SCADA design for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (or equivalent).
• Advanced proficiency with electrical engineering principles and QA/QC.
• Ability to work independently and lead mid- to senior-level staff, with strong communication skills.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, ANSI, CIGRE, or NERC standards and regulations.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS/ADMS software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in design, engineering, and commissioning of utility SCADA projects.
• Coordinate and review electrical infrastructure design plans for complex projects.
• Prepare data transfer points, program data routing, and develop HMI screens; travel to test data transfers.
• Design network paths for RTUs, IEDs, HMIs within substations.
• Specify and design communication networks; occasional travel to test systems.
• Adhere to applicable SCADA industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement logic/control schemes for power system equipment; mentor team.
• Travel as needed and contribute to business development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer license

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

AcSELerator RTAC

NovaTech NCD/Inkscape

SEL RTAC

NovaTech Orion

Eaton SMP

IEC 61850 System Configuration Tool

DNP

Modbus

IEC 61850

Job description

WSP is seeking a SCADA and Automation Engineer – Technical Director in the United States to lead and deliver advanced utility SCADA projects across transmission, distribution, and generation sectors. You will oversee design, testing, commissioning, and client interaction, mentoring a growing team in and across multiple offices.

The role requires extensive SCADA/EMS/ADMS experience, leadership, and travel. A PE license or equivalent and a strong technical foundation are essential for success at