Entry-Level Power & Energy Field 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 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.