Senior SCADA & Automation Director

WSP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 145,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a SCADA and Automation Engineer – Technical Director in Boise, ID, with extensive utility SCADA, protection, and automation experience. Lead design, testing, commissioning, and client relations across transmitted and distributed energy projects while guiding junior engineers.

The role requires independent work, strong communication, and travel to project sites. Offices in Clarkston WA, Portland OR, San Diego CA, Denver CO, Salt Lake City UT, and Ft Lauderdale FL may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of post-education experience delivering SCADA design for utility-scale projects.
• PE license or equivalent.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in utility SCADA, automation, and control systems for substations and generation facilities.
• Mentor team members and strengthen client relationships.
• Support proposals and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Wonderware

AcSELerator RTAC

NovaTech NCD/Inkscape

Job description

WSP seeks a SCADA and Automation Engineer – Technical Director in Boise, ID, with extensive utility SCADA, protection, and automation experience. Lead design, testing, commissioning, and client relations across transmitted and distributed energy projects while guiding junior engineers.

The role requires independent work, strong communication, and travel to project sites. Offices in Clarkston WA, Portland OR, San Diego CA, Denver CO, Salt Lake City UT, and Ft Lauderdale FL may be considered.