Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Job Description WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture. Our team is seeking an energetic and responsive, full‑time Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer for our multidisciplinary Process Infrastructure and Design team based in Tempe, Arizona; South Jordan, Utah; or Houston, Texas. The team you will join offers a diversity of global clients and projects in Environmental Infrastructure facilities, Oil & Gas, surface and underground mine infrastructure including dewatering, material handling, fuel and lube, maintenance shops, and pumping stations, industrial facilities, water and wastewater industries, landfills and contaminated soil sites. Location Depending on candidate preference, this position can be worked in our Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT, or Houston, TX offices. Your Impact Develop a variety of I&C design documents such as design drawings, technical specifications, and design basis calculations with a high level of competence and minimal oversight. Demonstrate clear and prompt communication and foster leadership. Work independently and collaborate in a cross‑discipline team to meet project goals. Ensure compliance with codes and standards, governing regulations, industry practices, and internal procedures. Develop and perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and technical specifications. Mentor junior team members in technical excellence and career growth. Review instrument and control systems vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers/designers. Participate in the development and design review of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Prepare and review control deliverables such as control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, system architecture diagrams, instrument location layouts, installation details, wiring & interconnection diagrams, PLC layouts, and loop drawings. Prepare and review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, instrument index, instrument selection, and hazardous area classification. Provide configuration of and develop programming for controls equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, DCS systems, SCADA, etc. Participate in client and project review meetings. Prepare technical bid evaluation and attend FAT. Collaborate with project management/engineering discipline to develop project budgets, schedule, scoping documents, design criteria, and list of project deliverables. Promote engineering professionalism and maintain positive relationships internally and externally. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an ABET‑accredited program. 5–7+ years of relevant experience. Advanced knowledge of instrumentation engineering. Advanced knowledge of applicable design standards governing corresponding design work, such as API, NFPA, ISA, PIP, IEC, IEEE, ISO, NACE, NESC. Strong written and verbal communication and people‑management skills. Strong understanding of field instrumentation. Strong understanding of control systems (PLC, DCS) and industrial networking protocols. Demonstrated advanced ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary. A team‑player attitude and the ability to work with multiple projects. Must pass a background check. Desired Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to secure this registration within 12 months of hire, is a plus. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an ABET‑accredited program. An up‑to‑date NCEES record. Design‑build project execution experience. Lead the design and specification of field instrumentation, control valves, and analyzers for oil & gas, mining, heavy industries, water industries, and process facilities. Competence in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design programs. Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr