Testing & Commission Technician I

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. We combine science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time, from pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions.

About the role

TRC is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Technician I to support our client in the South-Central region of the US.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain substation relays (electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor), control systems, and voltage regulation equipment.
• Calibrate protective relays and apply settings according to standards and operational requirements.
• Program Load Tap Changing (LTC) and voltage regulator controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair substation relays and control devices in distribution substations.
• Plan and execute testing activities efficiently, meeting schedules and maintaining service continuity.
• Document testing procedures, results, and equipment configurations accurately.

Requirements

• Knowledge of commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repair of substation relaying and control schemes.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, test equipment, and related software.
• Proficient in using test equipment, tools, and wiring; interpreting wiring and elementary diagrams; and performing basic testing and PC tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and/or relevant experience in testing and commissioning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws (applicable to all employees, including part-time).

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time, or temporary). Jurisdiction-specific benefit packages are offered for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary range: USD $28.00 - USD $56.10 per hour.

Eligibility for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.