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