Testing & Commissioning Technician I

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to support our Transmission and Distribution substation operations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance with operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and routine maintenance of substation relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor types), control systems, and voltage regulation equipment. • Calibrate protective relays and apply relay settings according to standards and operational requirements. • Program Load Tap Changing (LTC) and voltage regulator controllers. • Perform troubleshooting and repairs on substation relays and control devices within distribution substations. • Plan and execute testing activities efficiently, adhering to schedules while ensuring service continuity. • Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, results, and equipment configurations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes. • Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power system protection & control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software. • Skills in test equipment and tool/wiring usage, interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams, basic test skills, and basic PC skills. • Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment. • Education: Bachelor of Electrical Technology (BET) or Associate of Electrical Technology (AET). • Experience in SCADA, Fault Data, Sequence of Events Recorder (SER), and Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.