Senior P&C Field Services Technician

WSP•Milwaukee, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Senior P&C Field Services Technician for project locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The technician will work with the PTE Team on electrical testing and commissioning projects for utility substations, industrial facilities, and bulk electrical power systems. The role performs complex field assignments, provides advanced technical support, leads day-to-day technical activities, and supports project execution, quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance. The technician also serves as a field resource for non-routine challenges and provides technical direction to junior staff. Travel of up to 80% is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 9 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
Expertise with transmission, generation, or distribution relays, including SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families, and protective schemes.
Technical skills in protective relay calibration using test sets or measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150; control scheme testing; testing sensing CT/PT circuits; uploading settings to microprocessor relays; and static and dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays.
Experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, including applicable NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
Knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects at voltage levels from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers.
Understanding of testing and data-review software, including ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset.
Ability to identify and respond to field challenges and equipment malfunctions.
Proficiency in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports.
Physical stamina to work outdoors and in physically demanding conditions.
Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers.
Commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for field-team collaboration.
Ability to support varied tasks in dynamic or changing environments, 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.
Reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 35 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and ability to adjust focus.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Technology degree in a similar discipline.
Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays.
Experience testing and commissioning high-voltage substation electrical equipment 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 testing and commissioning of protection and control systems at high-voltage substations.
Conduct hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150.
Follow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments.
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.
Apply technical knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision.
Lead tailgate safety meetings and daily job hazard analyses, and support regulatory compliance walkthroughs.
Provide input on field schedules, equipment needs, and task prioritization to support project managers.
Coordinate with subcontractors on site preparation, testing logistics, and equipment deployment.
Maintain and track calibration and maintenance logs for field equipment and vehicles.
Monitor and promote compliance with site-specific health, safety, and environmental protocols.
Communicate field status, risks, and updates to project leadership and technical staff.
Support logistics for multi-day assignments, including material planning and crew deployment.
Collaborate with technical specialists to integrate findings into broader reporting and analysis.
Adapt procedures to site-specific requirements while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Identify and recommend improvements to field data quality, safety, or scheduling.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.