Early Career P&C Field Services Technician

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career P&C Field Services Technician for our Saint Louis, MO office. You will assist in data analysis for substation components, support design tasks, and help ensure safety, quality, and compliance on utility projects.

You will work under supervision across transmission, distribution, and protection systems while developing practical engineering skills for large-scale projects in public and private sectors. This role offers growth within our Power and Energy team.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and some post-education field services experience.
• Strong research skills and analytical mindset are essential.
• Familiarity with electrical design concepts, codes, and records-keeping is expected.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to substation components and procurement packages.
• Support design work including single line diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, grounding, and protections.
• Provide basic professional electrical engineering assistance on design requirements and cabling strategies.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical guidance on engineering, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, sizing, grounding, and power distribution under supervision.
• Create accurate documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field logs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career P&C Field Services Technician for our Saint Louis, MO office. Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management, anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

This Opportunity

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Some of relevant post-education experience in field services, maintenance, construction, or similar environment. Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.