Field Service Engineer

Siemens•Albany, NY

2d•$77,219 - $132,376•Remote

About The Position

Siemens is hiring a Field Service Engineer based in Albany, New York, 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 and help ensure safe, reliable system performance for customers. The position requires extensive domestic travel, up to approximately 80%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience with field-based commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems.
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 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.
Experience commissioning specific relay models, such as SEL 751, with detailed hands-on exposure.
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.