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. It involves assisting field staff in carrying out service activities across various work sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks to assist field staff in carrying out service activities.
• Observe and assist with basic inspection and testing activities.
• Observe and assist with troubleshooting activities.
• Work in low, medium, or high voltage systems.
• 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.
• 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. They 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. They must have the ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. They should have strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job description.

Skills

The ideal candidate demonstrates a willingness to learn, good communication skills, and developing problem solving abilities. They 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. They must have the ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. They should have strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job description.

Company Information

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.

About WSP

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.