Lead P&C Technician Field Services

WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Technician Field Services for our project locations in the states of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be a part of a growing organization that is solving problems and supporting client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

** This Opportunity*
* + Leads field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day‑to‑day site activities

+ Applies extensive field experience and specialized knowledge to support day-to-day site activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, and uphold quality and safety standards while ensuring escalations are made to project leadership for issues involving contractual, schedule, or major scope impacts

+ Coordinates with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to ensure field tasks are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements

+ Supports project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating effective communication between field crews and project leadership

+ 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*
* + Perform testing and commissioning of 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. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others

+ Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences, ensuring alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications

+ 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

+ Act as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns

+ Apply expert knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision

+ Lead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures

+ Lead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring consistency across work streams

+ Mentor junior and mid-level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and proper documentation

+ Support corrective actions by troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues and identifying practical solutions

+ Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, environmental controls, and work quality expectations

+ Lead field readiness planning, including tool inspection, site access coordination, utility marking, and weather contingency measures

+ Participate in pre-construction meetings, regulatory inspections, and client walkthroughs as the senior field representative

+ Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and integration with project systems and internal databases

+ Maintain oversight of fleet vehicles, tools, materials, and inventory to support site productivity

+ Contribute expert technical expertise to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects

+ Maintain a strong safety culture and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting

+ 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

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + High school diploma or equivalent

+ Minimum of 11 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, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes

+ Advanced technical skills related to protective relays, including 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…