Field Service Engineer

Siemens•El Paso, TX

1d•$94,207 - $161,498•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Field Service Engineer supports Siemens’ Electrification Automation business by providing hands-on field expertise for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems. Based in the El Paso, Texas area, the role leads installation, testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of complex electrical equipment and protection and control systems for customers across North America. It is a highly technical, travel-focused position supporting industrial and utility environments, with national travel of up to 80%.

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 with protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting.
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 with electrical control circuit troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment.
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 rated 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 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 U.S.
Document work performed, test results, and system conditions through technical reporting.