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Technician - Wind and Solar Field Services

@ WSP

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

WSP is hiring a full-time field technician for its wind and solar field services team in Calgary. The role installs and maintains meteorological towers and related systems across remote sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada, involving frequent travel and extended field assignments. Compensation ranges from $66,700 to $88,400 in Alberta, with a typical 5-days-on, 2-days-off schedule that may change with projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Install and maintain wind and solar meteorological towers and field equipment
  • Maintain vehicles, trailers, tools and field supplies
  • Carry out physically demanding field work, including lifting over 50 lb
  • Follow WSP's safety program and identify site hazards
  • Document site work with digital notes and photographs

Requirements summary:

  • Valid driver licence with a clean driver abstract
  • Availability for frequent travel and extended remote assignments
  • Ability to lift and handle loads over 50 lb
  • Readiness to work outdoors in all seasons and complete work-at-heights training
  • Clear communication and accurate digital record-keeping

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelground: frequent
Work settingOutdoors, Vehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsValid driver licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Take Your Career Further

This is more than just a job – it is a chance to propel your career forward while making an impact on projects that matter. Whether you are improving infrastructure, enhancing sustainability efforts, or contributing to innovative field programs, you will be shaping a better world.

Based in our Calgary office, you will support WSP’s wind and solar field services team with the installation and maintenance of meteorological towers and related systems. This field-based opportunity involves frequent travel to remote project locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and elsewhere in Canada, where your practical skills and commitment to safety will help advance renewable energy projects.

Your Impact

  • Install and maintain wind and solar meteorological towers, remote sensing devices, power supplies, communications systems, and related field equipment.
  • Maintain vehicles, trailers, hand and power tools, and field supplies so crews can work safely and efficiently in remote locations.
  • Carry out physically demanding field activities, including lifting and material handling, while following approved procedures and site requirements.
  • Contribute actively to WSP’s safety program by following direction, identifying hazards, and protecting yourself, colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Document site activities through accurate digital notes and photographs, then communicate progress and issues to field supervisors and project managers.
  • Build practical renewable-energy expertise through daily project work and shared technical knowledge.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Availability for frequent travel to remote locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Canada, extended assignments, long field days, and a typical 5-days-on, 2-days-off schedule that may change with project needs.
  • Capacity to complete physically demanding work safely, including lifting more than 50 lb and loading, unloading, entering, and exiting trucks, trailers, and facilities.
  • A valid driver licence and a clean driver abstract; experience driving half-ton to one-ton trucks while towing 16- to 20-foot trailers over 500 to 1,000 km is an asset.
  • Readiness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions and to complete training for work at heights, lattice-tower climbing, and rope-based activities.
  • Ability to follow field direction, communicate clearly with supervisors and project managers, maintain accurate digital records, and remain accountable for assigned work.
  • Experience or interest in meteorological towers, data loggers, remote sensing, off-grid power, satellite, cellular or radio communications, unmanned aerial vehicles, photography, CAD, metal fabrication, meteorological sensors, or small-engine repair is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it is across the country or around the globe, we will help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
  • MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Take renewable energy higher

Bring practical skill, curiosity, and a safety-first mindset to the remote places where wind and solar projects begin.

Help measure the conditions that power a cleaner future.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

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