Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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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 Lead Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer for our multidisciplinary Process Infrastructure and Design team based in Tempe, Arizona, South Jordan, Utah, or Houston, Texas on a full‑time basis. 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 lubricants, maintenance shops, pumping stations, industrial facilities, water and wastewater industries, landfills, and contaminated soil sites.

Location:

Depending on candidate preference, this individual can work in our Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT or Houston, TX offices.

• Development of 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 cross‑discipline teams to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with codes, 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, and 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, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and list of project deliverables.
• Promote engineering professionalism and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of instrumentation engineering is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable design standards governing corresponding design work, such as API, NFPA, ISA, PIP, IEC, IEEE, ISO, NACE, NESC.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Strong written and verbal communication and people management skills.
• Proficient in SPI (Intools), AutoCAD, and other instrumentation design tools.
• Strong understanding of control systems (PLC, DCS) and industrial networking protocols.
• Demonstrate advanced ability to work with others in supplying information and…