WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&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. 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 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%) Preferred 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 #LI-SHL2