HV Substation P&C Field Technician & Testing Lead

WSP USA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Experienced P&C Field Services Technician to support projects across Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The role involves testing and commissioning protection and control systems in electrical power facilities, with emphasis on on-site safety, data integrity, and adherence to industry standards.

Responsibilities include hands-on relay testing, field documentation, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in electrical testing, HV substations, protection and controls testing.
• Knowledge of transmission, generation, distribution relays and protective schemes.
• Experience with testing standards (NETA, IEEE, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning for Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations.
• Conduct on-site protective relay testing with relay test sets.
• Document site activities using field forms and digital tools.
• Support project leads and field supervisors, escalate complex issues as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

ProTesT

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Experienced P&C Field Services Technician to support projects across Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The role involves testing and commissioning protection and control systems in electrical power facilities, with emphasis on on-site safety, data integrity, and adherence to industry standards.

Responsibilities include hands-on relay testing, field documentation, and collaboration with project teams.