Lead P&C Field Services Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is a leading professional services firm seeking a POWER Testing and Energization Lead P&C Field Services Technician for project locations across the United States. You will lead field teams performing protection and control testing on high‑voltage substations and power systems.

The role requires extensive field experience, advanced knowledge of protective relays, and the ability to mentor technicians while maintaining safety and quality. Travel up to 80% is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 11+ years in electrical testing including HV breakers, transformers, and substation testing.
• Expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays and protective schemes.
• Relay calibration with Omicron/Doble test sets, control scheme testing, and microprocessor relays testing.
• Experience with testing standards (NETA, IEEE, NFPA).
• Knowledge of relays from SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE families.
• Proficient with test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset.
• Strong field documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on complex projects with technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot field challenges and ensure safety and quality.
• Coordinate with engineers and subcontractors for compliant delivery.
• Mentor technicians and manage site logistics.
• Communicate progress and risks to project leadership.
• Perform testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Document site activities with field forms and digital tools.
• Ensure data collected integrates with project systems.

Skills

Electrical testing

Substation testing

Relay testing

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Test software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

OSHA 30/40 certification

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Field Services Technician for our project locations in Maine, New York, North Carolina, and Florida. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be a part of a growing organization that is solving problems and supporting client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

WSP is currently seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Field Services Technician for our project locations in Maine, New York, North Carolina, and Florida. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be a part of a growing organization that is solving problems and supporting client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

This Opportunity

• Leads field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands‑on execution, and oversight of day ‑ to ‑ day site activities
• Applies extensive field experience and specialized knowledge to support day‑to‑day site activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, and uphold quality and safety standards while ensuring escalations are made to project leadership for issues involving contractual, schedule, or major scope impacts
• Coordinates with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to ensure field tasks are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements
• Supports project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating effective communication between field crews and project leadership
• 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
• Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences, ensuring alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications
• 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
• Act as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns
• Apply expert knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision
• Lead field implementation of site‑specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures
• Lead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring consistency across work streams
• Mentor junior and mid‑level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and proper documentation
• Support corrective actions by troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues and identifying practical solutions
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, environmental controls, and work quality expectations
• Lead field readiness planning, including tool inspection, site access coordination, utility marking, and weather contingency measures
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings, regulatory inspections, and client walkthroughs as the senior field representative
• Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and integration with project systems and internal databases
• Maintain oversight of fleet vehicles, tools, materials, and inventory to support site productivity
• Contribute expert technical expertise to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects
• Maintain a strong safety culture and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting
• 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 11 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
• Advanced technical skills related to protective relays, including 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
• Expert 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 used 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
• Advanced skill 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): $70.00 - $90.00 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

ABOUT US

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.