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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Lead Protection and Control Field Services Technician

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 11 years of electrical testing industry experience is required, including medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
  • Demonstrable expertise with transmission, generation, or distribution relays, including SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families, and protective schemes is required.
  • Advanced protective-relay technical skills are required, including relay calibration using Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets or measuring devices, control-scheme testing, testing sensing current transformer and potential transformer circuits, uploading settings to microprocessor relays, and static and dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays.
  • Experience with electrical field-testing standards, practices, and procedures, including applicable NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards, is required.
  • Expert knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers, is required.
  • Understanding of technical testing and data-review software is required, including ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset.
  • Ability to identify and respond to field challenges and equipment malfunctions is required.
  • Advanced skill in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports is required.
  • Physical stamina to work outdoors and in physically demanding conditions is required.
  • Significant experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers is required.
  • Commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for field-team collaboration are required.
  • Ability to support varied tasks in dynamic or changing environments is required.
  • Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field is required.
  • Commitment to continued technical field-services learning and development is required.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments is required.
  • Reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team are required.
  • A proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies are required.
  • Ability and willingness to lift up to 35 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance are required.
  • Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and ability to adjust focus.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day-to-day site activities.
  • Apply field experience and specialized knowledge to support site activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, uphold quality and safety standards, and escalate contractual, schedule, or major scope-impact issues to project leadership.
  • Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to deliver field tasks efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
  • Support project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating communication between field crews and project leadership.
  • Perform testing and commissioning of protection and control systems on high-voltage substations.
  • Conduct on-site protective-relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150, including relays such as SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, and GE D60.
  • Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences in alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications.
  • Follow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments.
  • Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities.
  • Clean equipment, control inventory, and perform calibration as directed.
  • Serve as the primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns.
  • Apply field-instrumentation expertise and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision.
  • Lead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality-control procedures.
  • Lead field crews, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure consistency across work streams.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and documentation.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or procedural issues and identify practical solutions to support corrective actions.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, environmental controls, and work-quality expectations.
  • Lead field-readiness planning, including tool inspection, site-access coordination, utility marking, and weather contingency measures.
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings, regulatory inspections, and client walkthroughs as the senior field representative.
  • Ensure accurate data collection and reporting and integrate information with project systems and internal databases.
  • Oversee fleet vehicles, tools, materials, and inventory to support site productivity.
  • Contribute technical expertise to incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives across projects.
  • Maintain a strong safety culture and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting.
  • Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a technology degree in a similar discipline is preferred.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays is preferred.
  • Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high-voltage substations, such as current transformers, coupling capacitor voltage transformers, programmable logic controller systems, and direct-current systems including batteries and battery chargers, is preferred.
  • Current OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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