Senior Protection and Control Field Services Technician

WSP is currently seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Senior P&C Field Services Technician for our projects in Texas and the surrounding area. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be part of a growing organization that solves problems and supports client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.  

This Opportunity 

• Delivers advanced technical support across environmental, construction, and infrastructure-related field activities by performing complex assignments and leading day‑to‑day technical activities on site within established project parameters
• Applies deep knowledge of field procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to lead inspections, data collection, sampling, and technical troubleshooting
• Serves as a field resource for resolving non-routine challenges, ensuring quality control, and maintaining operational continuity
• Provides technical direction to junior staff, supports project execution, and contributes to risk mitigation and compliance efforts across diverse and active field environments
• As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition—and we need your help.  

Your Impact

• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations  
• Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others   
• 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   
• Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed   
• Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects  
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision  
• Lead tailgate safety meetings, daily job hazard analyses, and support regulatory compliance walkthroughs  
• Provide input to field schedules, equipment needs, and task prioritization to support project managers  
• Coordinate with subcontractors on site preparation, testing logistics, and equipment deployment  
• Maintain and track calibration and maintenance logs for field equipment and vehicles  
• Monitor and promote compliance with site-specific health, safety, and environmental protocols  
• Communicate field status, risks, and updates to project leadership and technical staff  
• Support logistics for multi-day assignments, including material planning and crew deployment  
• Collaborate with technical specialists to integrate findings into broader reporting and analysis  
• Adapt procedures to meet site-specific requirements while maintaining compliance with regulations 
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement in field data quality, safety, or scheduling  
• 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  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
• Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
• Proven technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays
• Proven experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
• Strong understanding of technical software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset
• Demonstrable ability to identify and respond to field challenges and equipment malfunctions
• Proficient in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
• Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
• Significant experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
• Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for field team collaboration
• Capability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments
• Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field
• Commitment to continued learning and development in technical field services
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently or with a team
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
• Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline    
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays    
• Experience in testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems, including batteries and battery chargers   
• Current OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification