Intermediate Field Services Technician

WSP; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Intermediate Field Services Technician based in Missouri or surrounding area. You will perform testing and commissioning on protection and control systems for high voltage substations and use field tools to document work.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical testing, familiarity with HV relays and protection schemes, and ability to work outdoors and travel up to 80% as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in electrical testing, incl. HV breakers, transformers, protection and controls testing.
• Familiarity with transmission, generation, distribution relays and protective schemes.
• Ability to calibrate relays using specified test sets and to upload settings to microprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning tasks 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.
• Assist in field logs, reports, and equipment calibration.

Skills

Electrical testing

Protective relays

High voltage

Field testing

Documentation

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Instrument transformers

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

ProTesT

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Intermediate Field Services Technician based in Missouri or 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 for utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

Your Impact

• Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for 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
• 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
• Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager
• Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
• Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team
• May review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed
• Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries
• Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
• Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
• 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 5 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
• Some experience on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
• 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
• Intermediate experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
• Familiarity with testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
• Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review
• Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings
• Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions
• Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
• Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
• Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
• Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
• Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results
• 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
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Reliable, punctual, 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