Lead P&C Field Technician for HV Substations

WSP in the U.S.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services to support projects across Missouri, Indiana, and Kansas. You will lead field operations, mentor technicians, and coordinate with engineers, clients, and subcontractors on protection and control testing for high voltage substations.

Your background includes 11+ years in electrical testing, expertise with protective relays, and hands-on experience with relay test sets such as Omicron and Doble

Qualifications

• Must have at least 11 years in electrical testing including HV equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 to support day-to-day site activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, and uphold quality and safety standards while ensuring escalations are made to project leadership
• 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
• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
• Perform on-site 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

Skills

Protective relays

HV testing

Electrical field testing

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Documentation

Communication

Travel up to 80%

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Omicron Test Sets

Doble F6150

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

ACSElerator Quickset

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services to support projects across Missouri, Indiana, and Kansas. You will lead field operations, mentor technicians, and coordinate with engineers, clients, and subcontractors on protection and control testing for high voltage substations.

Your background includes 11+ years in electrical testing, expertise with protective relays, and hands-on experience with relay test sets such as Omicron and Doble