Field Service Engineer
About The Position
The Field Service Engineer supports Siemens’ Electrification Automation business by providing hands-on field expertise for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems. The role leads installation, testing, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of complex electrical equipment and protection and control systems for customers across North America. It is a senior-level, travel-focused position based in the Portland, Oregon area, supporting industrial and utility environments as well as projects across the United States. The engineer develops and executes test plans, performs system validation, supports equipment from multiple manufacturers, creates switching procedures and methods of procedure, and documents work and test results. Projects include greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance, and retrofits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 8 years of experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear.
- At least 8 years of experience commissioning and troubleshooting protection and control relays.
- At least 8 years of experience with relay testing equipment and software, such as Omicron test sets, Doble 6150, DIGSI, and Protection Suite.
- At least 8 years of experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits and assessing equipment condition.
- At least 8 years of field-based commissioning and testing in industrial, utility, or power distribution environments.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 80%.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of field service experience commissioning and troubleshooting power distribution systems.
- Experience with high-voltage or SF6 gas circuit breakers.
- Relevant certifications or safety training, such as NICET, NETA, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MSHA 46/48, or TWIC.
- Experience supporting large-scale industrial, utility, or data center power projects.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (480V–38kV) at customer sites.
- Develop and execute test plans for complex protection and control relay systems, including troubleshooting and system validation.
- Perform commissioning and troubleshooting using relay testing equipment and software tools such as Omicron, Doble, DIGSI, and Protection Suite.
- Support protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers, including Siemens SIPROTEC, SEL, and GE Multilin.
- Develop switching procedures and methods of procedure (MOPs), and provide guidance on electrical safety practices.
- Support greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance activities, and retrofit projects across the United States.
- Document work performed, test results, and system conditions through technical reporting.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Target incentive of 10% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
