Experienced P&C Field Services Technician

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Experienced P&C Field Services Technician based in Wisconsin or Minnesota. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be a part of a growing organization that is solving problems and supporting client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Works under limited supervision, independently executing moderately complex assignments, and contributing to regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and data integrity across active job sites
• Provides day-to-day support to field teams, helps resolve challenges on-site, and mentors junior technicians to promote quality, efficiency, and safe work practices
• Performs assigned testing and commissioning tasks for Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
• Performs 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
• Uses field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
• Supports the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
• Escalates complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager
• Communicates progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team
• Maintains attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries
• Collaborates with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
• Affords clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 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, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
• Technical skills related to protective relays include 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
• Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review
• Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions
• Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
• Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
• Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
• Commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
• Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results
• Ability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments
• Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field
• Committed to continued learning and development in technical field services
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments
• Capable of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Reliable, punctual, 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
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Reliable, punctual, with the ability to work independently or with a team
• Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance

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

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 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, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
• Technical skills related to protective relays include 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
• Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review
• Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions
• Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
• Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
• Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
• Commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
• Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results
• Ability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments
• Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field
• Committed to continued learning and development in technical field services
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments
• Capable of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Reliable, punctual, 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
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Reliable, punctual, with the ability to work independently or with a team
• Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Benefits

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.

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