Field Service Engineer - High Voltage

Sperton Global AS • Village of Highland Falls, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with entities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a global leader in power and technology, to hire Field Service Engineer. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring up to 85% travel to customer sites, supporting high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).

Role Overview
The Field Service Engineer will plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of high-voltage equipment. This position requires immediate availability for first-response field operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations and equipment (>69kV), including supervising installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working with power utilities, substations, and transformers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with operating test equipment such as CB timers, power factor testers, TTR, CT testers, and Meggers.
• Knowledge of Windows applications.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SF₆ circuit breakers/gas systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service operations to resolve both routine and complex technical issues.
• Install, commission, and maintain high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).
• Supervise contractors and electricians provided by the company or customer.
• Conduct field testing (SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using advanced test tools.
• Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and make technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Travel up to 85%, working in varied environments and non-standard schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED