Experienced P&C Field Services Technician

WSP•Milwaukee, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced P&C Field Services Technician for its POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Team. This role involves electrical testing and commissioning for utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems. The technician will apply client testing standards, industry standards (IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NESC), and manufacturer recommendations to a wide range of testing and commissioning activities. The position requires working under limited supervision, independently executing moderately complex assignments, and contributing to regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and data integrity. The technician will provide day-to-day support to field teams, help resolve on-site challenges, and mentor junior technicians. This opportunity is part of WSP's growth following the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc., aiming to be a leading global consulting firm for the energy transition.

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.
Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings.
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.
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.
Capability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments.
Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field.
Commitment to continued learning and development in technical field services.
Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical 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.
Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must be willing to travel (up to 80%).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations.
Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150.
Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities.
Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed.
Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects.
Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager.
Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team.
Review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed.
Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries.
Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards.
Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership.
Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.