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 project locations in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. 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 

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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. 

Compensation:  

Expected Salary (all locations): $55.00 - $80.00 per hour  

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. 

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