Senior I&C Technical Director – Power Generation

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C efforts for power generation projects in Boise, ID, and other preferred locations. You will oversee design, coordination with engineers, and staffing to meet budget and schedule, acting as Engineer of Record on plant control systems and supporting procurement and commissioning.

The role requires extensive I&C experience in power generation, leadership of engineering teams, and flexibility for travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 12+ years of Power Generation Instrumentation and Controls experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating and directing subcontractors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities under pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Development of instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordination with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Managing project I&C staffing, schedule and hours spent to meet deliverable milestones and satisfy clients within assigned budgets.
• Coordination with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors on projects.
• Provision of instrumentation and control engineering design criteria and specifications for new power projects as Engineer of Record, overseeing plant control system development, supporting procurement and implementation, reviewing documents from sub-contractors and equipment vendors, monitoring construction progress, participating in system testing and commissioning activities.
• Supporting project developer clients as an Owner’s Engineer in developing the design basis, specifications for EPC/General Contractors, equipment specifications, managing plant control system development, supporting procurement and implementation, reviewing documents and participating in system testing.
• Field commissioning support on project startup efforts.

Skills

Power generation I&C experience

Education

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

Job description

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead I&C efforts for power generation projects in Boise, ID, and other preferred locations. You will oversee design, coordination with engineers, and staffing to meet budget and schedule, acting as Engineer of Record on plant control systems and supporting procurement and commissioning.

The role requires extensive I&C experience in power generation, leadership of engineering teams, and flexibility for travel as needed.