Senior Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Siemens•Chicago, IL

6h•$100,603 - $172,462•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports our Rolling Meadows, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area. Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives. Senior Field Service Engineers or Senior Electrical Services Specialists are responsible for the I&C on our power distribution equipment at our Hyper-Scale Data Center sites. Scope includes, but not limited to, setting communication devices and topology industrial networks, uploading HMI/ PLC programs, installation of I/O and CPUs, integration of 3rd Party EPMS, initial testing, operation, troubleshooting and modification of customer equipment and systems including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, metering, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relays.

Requirements

5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and ability to obtain thermography certification
5+ years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Power Automation Switchboards
5+ years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, transformer power factor testing, and other power system test practices and procedures
Skills at interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays
Capability to read bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports
Experience with the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distributions systems
Familiarity with the arc flash and shock hazards of 13.8 kV and the following electrical equipment: Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear
Familiarity with ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards
Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree – preferably EE/ME
AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications

Responsibilities

Create test scripts and MOP (Methods of Procedures) related to Data Centers Cx activities.
Setting communication devices and topology industrial networks; uploading HMI/ PLC programs; installation of I/O and CPUs
Integration of 3rd Party EPMS; initial testing, operation, troubleshooting and modification of customer equipment and systems
MV or LV Circuit breakers; metal clad/vacuum switchgear; breakers or LV equipment testing; analyzing test results
Equipment Condition Assessments
Electrical Control Circuits Troubleshooting & Repair
Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes. Participate in job site final walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide customer training. Act as technical resource to customers and field employees
Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections. Train customers to maintain and adjust complex equipment. Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and train lower-level employees. Complete and submit reports covering all job activity. Responsible for maintaining complex tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc.
Must be available to respond to emergency and relief assignments.
Plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material dollar costs, and transportation expenses to complete complex proposals. Perform review of complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; provide continual guidance throughout the project duration.
Perform and supervise preliminary and detailed site audits to develop design concepts and schematics.
Perform Site Lead activities during the cycle of the client’s construction schedule, when required.