Field Service Engineer

Siemens•Seattle, WA

5d•$77,219 - $132,376•Remote

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the Seattle, Washington area to support its Electrification Automation business. This hands-on, field-based role supports customers by commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting power distribution and protection systems in a range of industrial environments. The position involves nationwide travel and field execution on greenfield and brownfield projects, helping ensure safe and reliable system performance.

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, such as SEL, GE Multilin, or Siemens SIPROTEC, and associated configuration software.
At least 4 years of experience using 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 clear technical documentation.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to approximately 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 technical field.
Additional field service experience in transmission, distribution, or apparatus testing environments.
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, approximately 480V–38kV, including switchgear and breakers.
Commission, test, and troubleshoot protection and control relays, including SEL, GE Multilin, and Siemens SIPROTEC equipment.
Use industry-standard test equipment and software, including 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.
Work with customers, partners, and internal teams to provide technical support, training, and consulting as needed.
Travel extensively to job sites across the United States to support field execution and project demands.