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PTE Field Service Technician

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a PTE Field Service Technician for our Fort Worth, Texas office. Be involved in projects with our PTE Texas Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

We strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.

Who You Are

Your Impact

+ Under the guidance of an experienced Field Services Engineer or Technician, the successful candidate will be involved in the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex electrical systems and associated apparatus. Work may be performed in low, medium, or high voltage systems. The candidate will learn how to operate test instruments, support protection and controls testing, and gain experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure.

+ The ideal candidate has; solid planning, organizing, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills and completes work with a focus on safety, quality, and a sense of urgency.

+ This position is based out of our Fort Worth, TX office, and the fieldwork is located throughout the Texas region.

+ 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.

+ The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Required Qualifications

+ Completion of electrical circuits analysis series, or other courses with AC power system theory

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

+ Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out-of-town travel

+ Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell

+ Frequently required to sit, climb and balance

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus

+ Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets

+ Must enjoy working in outdoor/industrial environments, and not in an office cubicle

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

+ Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

+ This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

+ 0-1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associates degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

+ Completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is preferred

+ A power systems emphasis would be a plus

+ Prior electrical or construction internship experience is a plus

+ Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA is a plus

+ Individuals who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

Disclaimers:

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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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.

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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.