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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.\nThis Opportunity\nLeads 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\nApplies 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\nCoordinates with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to ensure field tasks are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements \nSupports project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating effective communication between field crews and project leadership\nAs 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. \nYour Impact\nPerform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations\nPerform 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\nIndependently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences, ensuring alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications\nFollow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments\nUse field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities\nPerform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed\nAct as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns\nApply expert knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision\nLead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures\nLead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring 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and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting\nExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures\nPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs \nWho You Are\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nMinimum 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\nDemonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes\nAdvanced 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 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