Early Career P&C Field Services Technician
About the role
This opportunity provides entry-level support for construction, maintenance, environmental sampling, and technical field operations. The successful candidate will develop core proficiencies in equipment handling, safety practices, data collection, and documentation standards, as well as build foundational technical skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine field tasks such as using testing instruments, supporting protection and controls testing, and gaining experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure.
- Observe and learn site safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Recognize and report unsafe conditions, malfunctioning equipment, or unclear instructions to supervisors.
- Maintain consistent attendance and communication regarding assignments.
- Work cooperatively with crew members and maintain professional behavior in the field.
- Develop basic understanding of how to navigate fieldwork safely and responsibly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some experience in electrical testing or related job capacity
- Some experience or demonstrated interest in field service work, in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
- Completion of electrical circuits analysis series, or other courses with AC power system theory
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Willingness to participate in required safety and operational training sessions
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology (preferred)
- Completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection (preferred)
- Enrollment in or completion of a vocational, trade, or technical training program (preferred)
- Prior electrical or construction internship experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA (plus)
Skills
The ideal candidate demonstrates a willingness to learn, good communication skills, and developing problem solving abilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
Benefits
Regularly required to work outdoors in a variety of environmental and weather conditions for extended durations. Effective self-leadership with the ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Regularly required to work extended hours as needed.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate demonstrates a willingness to learn, good communication skills, and developing problem solving abilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
About WSP
ABOUT US 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.
Disclaimer
Relocation Assistance is not available for this role
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.