Senior P&C Field Lead Substation Testing & Commissioning

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization Lead P&C Field Services Technician for multiple project locations in the U.S. You will lead field operations, perform high‑voltage protection and control testing, and mentor technicians across sites, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 11+ years in electrical testing, expertise with relays and test equipment, and are willing to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in electrical testing industry
• Experience with transmission, generation, or distribution relays
• Expert knowledge of testing protections and circuit breakers
• Advanced skills with relay calibration and test sets
• Strong field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Willingness to travel up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for complex projects with technical guidance
• Perform testing and commissioning of protection and control systems
• Coordinate with engineers and subcontractors for compliant field delivery
• Mentor technicians and manage site logistics
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to project leadership
• Maintain field safety, logs, and documentation

Skills

Field leadership

Protective relays testing

Troubleshooting in field

Safety compliance

Client coordination

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

ProTesT

Protection Suite

ENOSERV RTS

Omicron Test Universe

AcSELerator Quickset

Job description

WSP is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization Lead P&C Field Services Technician for multiple project locations in the U.S. You will lead field operations, perform high‑voltage protection and control testing, and mentor technicians across sites, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 11+ years in electrical testing, expertise with relays and test equipment, and are willing to travel up to 80%.