SCADA & Commissioning Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a SCADA & Commissioning Engineer to join our Energy team in Boulder, CO. You will contribute to utility-scale renewables including Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and Microgrid projects through SCADA, controls, integration, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities include developing SCADA architectures, supporting FAT/SAT/test records, and collaborating with clients and vendors to ensure successful project delivery. Occasional travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 0–2 years of experience in SCADA, controls, automation, or renewable energy.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SCADA and controls engineering for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, Hybrid Energy, and Microgrid projects.
• Develop SCADA system architecture, point lists, HMI configurations, and network layouts.
• Support integration, testing, and validation of plant monitoring and control systems.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and energization activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting SCADA, controls, and system integration issues.
• Provide field support for installation, testing, commissioning, and readiness activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits for equipment verification and client coordination.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients to deliver projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SCADA & Commissioning Engineer to join our Energy team in Boulder, CO. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position will support the delivery of utility‑scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Wind, Hybrid Energy, and Microgrid facilities, through SCADA, controls, integration, and commissioning activities.

Your Impact

• Support SCADA and controls engineering activities for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, Hybrid Energy, and Microgrid projects.
• Assist with the development of SCADA system architecture, point lists, HMI configurations, communication network layouts, and project documentation.
• Support integration, testing, and validation of plant monitoring and control systems.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and energization activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting SCADA, controls, communications, and system integration issues throughout project execution and commissioning.
• Provide field support for installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits to support equipment verification, issue resolution, client coordination, and construction progress reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, system documentation, and project closeout deliverables.
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering standards, commissioning procedures, and operational practices.
• 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's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in SCADA, controls, automation, power systems, renewable energy, or related industries.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing assigned tasks independently.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites for testing, commissioning, and field support activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SCADA, PLC, HMI, or industrial control systems through coursework, internships, co‑ops, or professional experience.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Wind, and Microgrids.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, startup, or field engineering activities.
• Understanding of power system operations, electrical infrastructure, and plant controls.
• Internship, co‑op, research, or project experience related to energy, automation, controls, or electrical systems.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain certification.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $60,000 - $100,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $60,000 - $100,000

About WSP

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.