PTE Field Service Technician

WSP • Ft Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a PTE Field Service Technician for our Fort Worth, Texas office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery PTE Texas Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity We strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help. Your Impact Under the guidance of an experienced Field Services Engineer or Technician, the successful candidate will be involved in the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex electrical systems and associated apparatus. Work may be performed in low, medium, or high voltage systems. The candidate will learn how to operate test instruments, support protection and controls testing, and gain experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure. The ideal candidate has; solid planning, organizing, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills and completes work with a focus on safety, quality, and a sense of urgency. This position is based out of our Fort Worth, TX office, and the fieldwork is located throughout the Texas region. 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. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Requirements

• Completion of electrical circuits analysis series, or other courses with AC power system theory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel
• 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
• Frequently required to sit, climb and balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets
• Must enjoy working in outdoor/industrial environments, and not in an office cubicle
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• 1-3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
• Completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is preferred
• A power systems emphasis would be a plus
• Prior electrical or construction internship experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA is a plus
• Individuals who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

Responsibilities

• involved in the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex electrical systems and associated apparatus
• operate test instruments
• support protection and controls testing
• involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees