Lead P&C Technician Field Services
$145,600–$187,200 year
On-siteVancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead field operations for complex construction and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day-to-day site activities. Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations, independently executing advanced protection and control testing sequences while troubleshooting technical challenges. Mentor junior and mid-level technicians, manage site logistics, and act as the primary field liaison to communicate progress and risks with clients and project leadership. Maintain oversight of fleet vehicles, tools, and inventory, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards across Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
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 electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
- Expert 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
- Strong understanding of technical software used for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset
- Demonstrable ability to identify and respond to field challenges and equipment malfunctions
- Advanced skill in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
- Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
- Significant experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
- Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for field team collaboration
- Capability to support a wide variety of 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
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently or with a team
- Proven 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
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
- Experience in testing and commissioning electrical equipment on 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
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