Lead Field Control Specialist

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Field Control Specialist for our Overland Park, KS office. The following locations will also be considered:
Topeka, KS, Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. The role involves working with our Field Control Services (FCS) Team on projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

• Perform control system technical services on utility/boiler plant control systems for utility clients, hospitals, manufacturing plants and universities.
• Assist with business development activities such as maintaining client contacts, proposals, estimates, and identifying new opportunities.
• Participate in scheduling work assignments.
• Experience with AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware InTouch.
• Experience with Rockwell Allen‑Bradley PLCs, software and HMIs.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson, Delta‑V or ABB.
• Effective working in applications such as MS Excel, MS Word and Bluebeam.
• Provide work summaries, reports, calibration and test data, software files, and other documentation in a timely manner that meets department standards.
• Be responsible for knowing the scope, schedule, and budget before beginning any work assignment.
• Complete all required training activities.
• Share technical expertise with co‑workers.
• Follow all safety rules applicable to the work assignment.
• Document and report near misses, incidents, or safety observations as part of a proactive safety culture.
• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, and other WSP employees professionally.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in field services, commissioning, infrastructure, or construction fieldwork.
• Experience and knowledge of instrument installation / calibration.
• Experience and knowledge of water‑tube boiler controls.
• Experience on package boiler / utility boiler combustion, including testing and tuning.
• Strong understanding of field safety procedures, including hazard identification and mitigation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, own personal transportation, and ability to provide additional personal liability insurance coverage.
• Travel may be required up to 90% depending on project‑specific requirements.
• Complete and pass all required training activities including OSHA 30‑hour course.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client‑mandated Federal drug/alcohol testing policy. Employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during onboarding and is available upon request.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate’s degree or higher.

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.

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