Lead P&C Technician Field Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

WSP leads field testing and energization for HV substations nationwide. The Lead P&C Technician Field Services role requires hands-on execution, mentoring of technicians, and coordination with engineers to deliver testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems across multiple states.

Ideal candidates bring 11+ years in electrical testing, expertise with relay testing and calibration, and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 11 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including HV/MV apparatus and substation testing.
• Expertise with transmission, generation, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE) and protective schemes.
• Advanced protection relay testing skills including relay calibration and test-set usage (Omicron CMC 256/356, Doble F6150).
• Proven experience with electrical field testing standards (NETA, IEEE, NFPA).
• Knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects up to 500 kV with protective relays and circuit breakers.
• Strong ability to prepare field logs, sketches, and digital reports.
• Physical stamina for outdoor, physically demanding field work.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers; safety-focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for field team coordination.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and follow procedures with accountability.
• Commitment to ongoing learning in technical field services.
• Confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for complex projects with expert technical guidance and oversight.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and ensure quality and safety in day-to-day site activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to deliver field tasks efficiently and compliantly.
• Mentor technicians, manage site logistics, and facilitate communication between field crews and leadership.
• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations.

Skills

Relay protection expertise

Electrical field testing

Protective relay testing

Safety compliance

Field leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Travel readiness

Ability to lift 35–100 lbs

Vision and attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

ProTesT

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

Job Description

WSP is searching for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services for our project locations in the states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. 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 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

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

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance


• Retirement savings


• Paid sick leave


• Paid vacation (or other personal time)


• Paid parental leave


• 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

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?

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.