Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls - Power Gen

WSP Global Inc.; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead instrumentation and control design for power generation projects. The role involves coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing design, procurement, and commissioning activities.

The candidate will help manage staffing, budgets and schedules, and may require occasional travel to project sites. A strong background in power generation I&C and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• 12+ years of Power Generation Instrumentation and Controls experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Uphold workplace safety and comply with health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexible to a variety of schedules and able to adapt to change in a high-pressure environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Development of instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects.
• Coordinate with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Manage project I&C staffing, schedule and hours to meet milestones within budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors on projects.
• Develop design criteria and specifications for new power projects as Engineer of Record; oversee plant control system development.
• Support EPC or General Contractors with design basis, specs, procurement, testing and commissioning.
• Provide field commissioning support on project startup efforts.

Skills

Power Gen I&C experience

Project coordination

Team leadership

Scheduling & budgeting

Field commissioning

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

SCADA Design

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, Access)

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Instrumentation & Controls to lead instrumentation and control design for power generation projects. The role involves coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing design, procurement, and commissioning activities.

The candidate will help manage staffing, budgets and schedules, and may require occasional travel to project sites. A strong background in power generation I&C and a PE license is preferred.