Senior P&C Field Services Technician

WSP•Lakewood, CO

10h

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Protection and Control (P&C) Field Services Technician for projects in Texas and the surrounding area. The role is part of the POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Team, supporting electrical testing and commissioning for utility substations, industrial facilities, and bulk electrical power systems. The technician performs complex field assignments and leads day-to-day technical activities within project parameters. Responsibilities include testing and commissioning high-voltage substation protection and control systems, troubleshooting technical issues, guiding junior staff, supporting project execution, and helping maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports project leaders with scheduling, equipment needs, logistics, field status updates, and coordination with subcontractors and technical specialists. Travel of up to 80% is required, and work may take place outdoors in physically demanding conditions. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 ability to calibrate protective relays using test sets or measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150; test control schemes and sensing CT/PT circuits; upload settings to microprocessor relays; and conduct 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 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers.
Understanding of technical 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.
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.
Reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team.
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.
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%.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 electrical equipment at 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 testing and commissioning of protection and control systems on 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.
Document site activities using field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications.
Clean equipment and manage inventory 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 regarding 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.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.