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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Senior CAD Designer

WSP
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026
💰 $116,300/yr($73,100/yr$116,300/yr)

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. The team you will join will offer interesting diversity of global clients and projects in Environmental Infrastructure facilities such as industrial facilities, water and wastewater industries, Oil & Gas, pipeline, and Mining and Metals (surface and underground) infrastructure.

In this position of Senior I&C Designer/Technician/Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients in Global and North America. This is suitable for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Experience with Navisworks and Autodesk is a requirement; proficiency in 2D/3D modeling using REVIT and/or Autodesk is a requirement.

Are you looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself, make an impact with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm, provide technical contributions, and a great culture to allow for growth in your career? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

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 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
  • Effectively convey I&C, Electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D and 3D models/deliverables
  • 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
  • Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates 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.

 

Who You Are
Required 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.
  • Proficiency in P&ID Development using AutoCAD and or Plant 3D, identifying Instrument types/applications and implement ISA Symbology.
  • Design-level understanding of PLC, remote I/O, and SCADA/HMI systems and control system architecture.
  • Defined ability

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