Lead P&C Technician Field Services

<p>WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&amp;C Technician Field Services based in Missouri, Indiana, or Kansas. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be part of a growing organization that solves problems and supports client needs in electrical testing and commissioning for utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.<span> </span></p><p><span>   </span></p><h2><strong>This Opportunity</strong></h2><ul><li>Leads field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day<span>‑</span>to<span>‑</span>day site activities</li><li>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</li><li>Coordinates with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to ensure field tasks are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements </li><li>Supports project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating effective communication between field crews and project leadership</li><li>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.  </li></ul><p>  </p><h2><strong>Your Impact</strong></h2><ul><li>Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations</li><li>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</li><li>Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences, ensuring alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications</li><li>Follow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments</li><li>Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities</li><li>Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed</li><li>Act as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns</li><li>Apply expert knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision</li><li>Lead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures</li><li>Lead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring consistency across work streams</li><li>Mentor junior and mid-level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and proper documentation</li><li>Support corrective actions by troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues and identifying practical solutions</li><li>Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, environmental controls, and work quality expectations</li><li>Lead field readiness planning, including tool inspection, site access coordination, utility marking, and weather contingency measures</li><li>Participate in pre-construction meetings, regulatory inspections, and client walkthroughs as the senior field representative</li><li>Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and integration with project systems and internal databases</li><li>Maintain oversight of fleet vehicles, tools, materials, and inventory to support site productivity</li><li>Contribute expert technical expertise to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects</li><li>Maintain a strong safety culture and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting</li><li>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</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs </li></ul><p>   </p><h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>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</li><li>Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes</li><li>Advanced technical skills