Field Service Engineer

Siemens•Kansas City, KS

3d•$77,219 - $132,376•Remote

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in Kansas to support its Electrification Automation business. This hands-on, field-based role involves commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting power distribution and protection systems in industrial environments. The engineer will work on greenfield and brownfield projects nationwide, helping ensure safe and reliable system performance. The position requires extensive domestic travel and direct collaboration with customers, partners, and internal teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical power distribution systems in the field.
At least 4 years of experience with protection and control relays, including SEL, GE Multilin, or Siemens SIPROTEC, and associated configuration software.
At least 4 years of experience with relay testing equipment such as Omicron and/or Doble test sets.
At least 4 years of experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, and electrical control circuits.
At least 4 years of experience interpreting test data, assessing equipment condition, and producing technical documentation.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to approximately 80%.
Legal authorization to work continually and permanently in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Additional field service experience in transmission, distribution, or apparatus testing environments.
Detailed hands-on experience commissioning specific relay models, such as SEL 751 or similar.
Knowledge of high-voltage and SF₆ gas circuit breakers.
Industry certifications or training such as NETA, NICET, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MSHA 46/48, or a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment, including switchgear and breakers, at approximately 480V–38kV.
Commission, test, and troubleshoot protection and control relays, including SEL, GE Multilin, and Siemens SIPROTEC systems.
Use standard test equipment and software, such as Omicron and Doble test sets and relay configuration and protection software, to validate system performance.
Support greenfield and brownfield projects through commissioning, maintenance, emergency response, and corrective troubleshooting.
Analyze test results, assess equipment condition, and document findings in clear, accurate field reports.
Provide technical support, training, and consulting to customers, partners, and internal teams.
Travel extensively to job sites across the United States to support field execution and project needs.