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 assist with routine tasks and develop core proficiencies in equipment handling, safety practices, data collection, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic inspection and testing activities, including using testing instruments and supporting protection and controls testing.
• Observe and assist with troubleshooting activities, working in low, medium, or high voltage systems.
• Support experienced technicians in delivering field services, contributing to environmental stewardship, quality assurance, and operational readiness.
• 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.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in field service work, including 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.
• Completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is preferred.
• Enrollment in or completion of a vocational, trade, or technical training program.
• Prior electrical or construction internship experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• Willingness to participate in required safety and operational training sessions.
• Effective self-leadership with the ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical system components and overall structure.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Good communication skills and developing problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $30.00-$55.00 per hour

Schedule

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.

Who We Are

WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. We bring 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With over 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. 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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. 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.