Experienced P&C Field Services Technician

About the role

Enter WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Experienced P&C Field Services Technician based in Colorado. 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
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
• 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 read and understand electrical drawings
• 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
• Demonstrated 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
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
• Capable of lifting 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
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
• 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 read and understand electrical drawings
• 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
• Demonstrated 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
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
• Capable of lifting up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
• Compensation
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Pay

• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs

Company Information

• WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities with expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management.
• WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
• At WSP, we provide a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 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.
• WSP is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.