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WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Intermediate Field Services Technician based in Missouri or the surrounding area. 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.
Your Impact
- Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for 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
- Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
- Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed
- Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
- Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager
- Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
- Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team
- May review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed
- Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries
- Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
- Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership
- Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
- 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 5 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
- Some experience 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
- Intermediate experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
- Familiarity with testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
- Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review
- Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings
- Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions
- Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
- Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
- Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
- Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
- Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results
- 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
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Reliable, punctual, 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
About WSP
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 to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Intermediate Field Services Technician based in Missouri or the surrounding area. 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.
Your Impact
- Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for 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
- Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
- Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed
- Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
- Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager
- Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
- Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team
- May review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed
- Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries
- Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
- Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership
- Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
- 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 5 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
- Some experience 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
- Intermediate experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
- Familiarity with testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
- Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review
- Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings
- Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions
- Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
- Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
- Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
- Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
- Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results
- 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
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Reliable, punctual, 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
About WSP
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 to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Align your credentials to WSP's technical specializations
WSP hires Technicians across civil, environmental, geotechnical, and energy disciplines. Before applying, map your certifications and field experience to a specific practice area rather than applying broadly across all open Technician listings.
Target WSP project sites in your target geography
WSP operates from regional offices tied to active infrastructure contracts. Applying to Technician roles in offices near large public works projects or environmental remediation sites increases your chances, since those locations have active staffing pipelines.
Prepare your LCA documentation before receiving an offer
For H-1B and E-3 sponsorship, your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your petition. Having your job duties, wage documentation, and specialty occupation evidence organized in advance shortens the pre-filing timeline significantly.
Clarify CPT or OPT authorization early in interviews
If you're on F-1 status, WSP can onboard you under OPT or CPT while your longer-term sponsorship is arranged. Raise your authorization type and expiration date with the recruiter before the offer stage so HR can confirm E-Verify enrollment and start date compatibility.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technician openings by visa type
Not every WSP Technician listing is tied to an office that actively processes sponsorship paperwork. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by the visa categories WSP has sponsored, so you're applying where sponsorship has actually happened.
Confirm PERM eligibility if you're planning a Green Card pathway
WSP sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for Technician roles, but PERM labor certification requires a clearly defined minimum requirement for the position. Ask your hiring manager whether the role has an established PERM filing precedent before accepting an offer if permanent residence is your goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles. Sponsorship is handled through WSP's internal immigration team, which coordinates Labor Condition Application filing with the DOL and I-129 petition submission to USCIS. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions require lottery selection in April, roles filled outside the cap, such as those at qualifying cap-exempt institutions, move faster, but most WSP Technician hires go through the standard cap process.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Technician roles?
WSP sponsors a range of visa categories for Technician positions, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals under the USMCA, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students in active degree programs. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, WSP also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications and experience does WSP expect for Technician positions?
Technician roles at WSP generally require a relevant technical degree or diploma, field or laboratory experience in the applicable discipline, and familiarity with industry-standard software or equipment for that practice area. Environmental and geotechnical Technicians often need prior site experience and field safety certifications. Engineering support Technicians are expected to have working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting tools depending on the specific role.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at WSP?
You can find open Technician positions at WSP on the WSP careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters WSP listings by the visa categories the company has sponsored. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific practice area of the Technician role, reference any active work authorization clearly, and be prepared to confirm your visa status and expected expiration date early in the recruiter screening process.
How do I plan my timeline if WSP is sponsoring my H-1B as a Technician?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, meaning you need a signed offer and certified LCA in place before the registration window opens in March. If you're currently on OPT, confirm whether your STEM OPT extension covers the gap between your OPT expiration and the October start. Starting the conversation with WSP's HR team three to four months before the registration window gives enough lead time for LCA certification through the DOL.