Senior Instrumentation and Controls Senior CAD Designer
About the role
This Opportunity WSP is seeking an energetic and responsive Senior Instrumentation and Controls CAD Designer for our multidisciplinary Process Infrastructure and Design team. This is a fulltime opportunity and the selected candidate can be based in the following locations: Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities
- Effectively execute Instrumentation and controls engineering designs from concept to completion with independence and minimal oversight.
- Develop detailed instrumentation deliverables, including and not limited to: Instrument loop diagrams, IO schematics, Instrument location plans, Instrument Installation details, Cable schedules, Cable routing, and tray layouts.
- Understand and implement PLC, DCS, Control Systems, SCADA, ethernet, serial, Modbus, and Fiber Optic communications.
- Develop panel layouts, General arrangement drawings, Internal panel layouts, Wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for brands such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider.
- Translate PFDs and P&IDs into detailed design packages, ensuring alignment with process requirements and project scope.
- Develop coordinated 2D and 3D designs aligned with BIM standards; AutoCAD (primary), Navisworks and Revit (3D modeling and coordination).
- Be responsible for Instrumentation and controls design work related to quantity estimation effort on project or program including direct quantity (MTO) take-off from a 3D model, 2D drawings, sketches, and historical data.
- Work cross-functionally with Electrical designers, Mechanical/process teams and participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and constructability reviews.
- Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
- Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Support lead engineers during the design phase, including standards review, collection of calculation inputs, permitting requirements, and other engineering support activities.
- Promote engineering professionalism and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
- Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
- 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.
Requirements
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of relevant experience supporting EPC or large multidiscipline infrastructure projects.
- Proficient in the use of 2D/ 3D AutoCAD, Naviswork and Revit.
- Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and/or Plant3D.
- Expertise in Design and 3D modeling for Water/Industrial/Mining plant layouts, wiring and other I&C design and details.
- Defined ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Qualifications
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of relevant experience supporting EPC or large multidiscipline infrastructure projects.
- Proficient in the use of 2D/ 3D AutoCAD, Naviswork and Revit.
- Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and/or Plant3D.
- Expertise in Design and 3D modeling for Water/Industrial/Mining plant layouts, wiring and other I&C design and details.
- Defined ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Skills
- Experience with Navisworks and Autodesk.
- Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling using REVIT and/or Autodesk.
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $116,300 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
Schedule
Location: Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; Denver, CO and Seattle, WA. Phoenix, AZ office is preferred. Your Impact Effectively execute Instrumentation and controls engineering designs from concept to completion with independence and minimal oversight.Develop detailed instrumentation deliverables, including and not limited to: Instrument loop diagrams, IO schematics, Instrument location plans, Instrument Installation details, Cable schedules, Cable routing, and tray layoutsUnderstand and implement PLC, DCS, Control Systems, SCADA, ethernet, serial, Modbus, and Fiber Optic communications.Develop panel layouts, General arrangement drawings, Internal panel layouts, Wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for brands such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, and SchneiderTranslate PFDs and P&IDs into detailed design packages, ensuring alignment with process requirements and project scopeEffectively convey I&C, Electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D and 3D models/deliverablesDevelop coordinated 2D and 3D designs aligned with BIM standards; AutoCAD (primary), Navisworks and Revit (3D modeling and coordination)Be responsible for Instrumentation and controls design work related to quantity estimation effort on project or program including direct quantity (MTO) take-off from a 3D model, 2D drawings, sketches, and historical data. Work cross-functionally with Electrical designers, Mechanical/process teams and participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and constructability reviewsAble to work under and meet tight deadlinesRecognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actionsSupport lead engineers during the design phase, including standards review, collection of calculation inputs, permitting requirements, and other engineering support activitiesPromote engineering professionalism and maintain positive relationships internally and externally. Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.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.
About WSP
ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $116,300 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $73,100 - $109,100 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.