Mid-Level P&C Field Technician

Mid-Level P&C Field Technician

WSP is initiating a search for a Mid-Level PTE P&C Technician.

At WSP we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to high 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.

• 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.
• Technical and safety development
• Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA
• Accurately document test results and produce field reports in the requested format
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

• Five (5)+ years of professional 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, 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
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical skills, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software and project environment skills
• Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid‑state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)
• Technical software for testing purposes and data review:
  ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset
• Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Experienced in managing electrical drawings
• Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
• Ability to pass seven (7) year background check
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+ lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Professional Services

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients…