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WSP · 2 months ago

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

WSP is a leading professional services firm specializing in power delivery and project management, seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join their Power Generation Team in Oradell, NJ. The role involves developing instrumentation and control design documents, coordinating with various stakeholders, and providing engineering support for power projects.

Responsibilities

Development of instrumentation and control design documents for power generation projects
Coordination with colleagues in other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Coordination with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors on projects
Provision of instrumentation and control engineering support to clients in the form of developing criteria and specifications for their new power projects, reviewing documents generated by sub-contractors and equipment vendors, monitoring construction progress and responding to questions from construction contractors
Field commissioning support on project start-up efforts
Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Power Generation EngineeringInstrumentationControlsField Commissioning SupportSCADA DesignSmartPlant InstrumentationMicrosoft Office SuiteWorkplace SafetyLeadership Experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
7+ years of Power Generation Instrumentation and Controls experience
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Previous experience leading a group of engineers is a plus
Experience power plant control systems
Network and SCADA Design
Experience working in SmartPlant Instrumentation databases
Essential Professional Licensure
Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Visio, Access, etc

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.25M
Key Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M

Leadership Team

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Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
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Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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