Lead P&C Technician Field Services

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services in Colorado. You will lead field operations for complex projects, perform on-site protective relay testing, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

As a senior field representative, you will coordinate with engineers, vendors, and project managers, apply testing software, and document progress with digital tools.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in electrical testing, including HV equipment and substation testing
• Experience with transmission, generation, or distribution relays and protective schemes
• Advanced relay calibration and test-set operation (Omicron/Doble)
• Strong field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance experience
• Proven ability to lead field crews and coordinate with engineers/contractors
• Knowledge of field instrumentation and data/documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for complex projects with technical guidance and hands-on execution
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and ensure quality, safety, and adherence to schedule
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to deliver tasks efficiently
• Mentor technicians and manage site logistics and communication with leadership
• Lead field readiness planning, safety protocols, and job hazard analyses
• Represent the senior field team in regulatory inspections and client walkthroughs

Skills

Electrical testing

High voltage systems

Protection & control testing

Field leadership

Relay calibration

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ProTesT

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services based in Colorado. 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.

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services based in Colorado. 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 worlds 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 worlds 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
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