Senior I&C Director – Power Generation

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

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C design for power generation projects. You will coordinate across engineering disciplines, manage staffing and budgets, and oversee control system development through commissioning.

This role requires driving safety, quality, and client satisfaction in a dynamic environment. Preferred candidates bring team leadership, SCADA/SmartPlant experience, and PE licensure, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years of power generation instrumentation and controls experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors to safely complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated projects.
• Manage I&C staffing, schedules, and hours to meet milestones and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors on project execution.
• Oversee plant control system development and support commissioning activities.
• Provide Owner’s Engineer input for design basis, specifications, and procurement.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

SCADA design

Excel

Visio

Access

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C design for power generation projects. You will coordinate across engineering disciplines, manage staffing and budgets, and oversee control system development through commissioning.

This role requires driving safety, quality, and client satisfaction in a dynamic environment. Preferred candidates bring team leadership, SCADA/SmartPlant experience, and PE licensure, with strong MS Office skills.