Senior Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Siemens•Raleigh, NC

18d•$94,207 - $172,462•Remote

About The Position

Senior Field Service Engineers or Senior Electrical Services Specialists are responsible for instrumentation and controls (I&C) on power distribution equipment at hyper-scale data center sites. Work includes configuring communication devices and industrial network topologies; uploading HMI/PLC programs; installing I/O and CPUs; integrating third-party EPMS; and testing, operating, troubleshooting, and modifying customer equipment and systems such as MV/LV switchgear, transformers, metering, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relays. The role creates test scripts and methods of procedure (MOPs) for data center commissioning activities; performs equipment condition assessments and electrical control circuit troubleshooting and repair; and provides on-site support for programming, startup, checkout, commissioning, and validation. It also involves participating in final site walkthroughs, completing job-closeout documentation, training customers, advising customers and field employees, and submitting reports on job activity. The engineer maintains complex tools, test equipment, and calibration items and must be available for emergency and relief assignments. For Field Service Engineers, additional duties include planning and estimating labor, materials, and transportation for complex proposals; reviewing task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; providing project guidance; conducting site audits to develop design concepts and schematics; and serving as a site lead during client construction schedules when required. The position is remote, with travel of up to 50%, and may be based in one of the listed U.S. locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits, and ability to obtain thermography certification.
At least 5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining Power Automation Switchboards.
At least 5 years of experience using electrical test sets for AC and DC high-potential testing, transformer turns-ratio testing, transformer power-factor testing, and other power-system test practices and procedures.
Ability to interpret protective coordination studies and test and configure protective relays.
Ability to read bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power-system study reports.
Experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
Familiarity with arc-flash and shock hazards at 13.8 kV and with Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear.
Familiarity with ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

Create test scripts and methods of procedure (MOPs) for data center commissioning activities.
Configure communication devices and industrial network topologies; upload HMI/PLC programs; and install I/O and CPUs.
Integrate third-party EPMS and test, operate, troubleshoot, and modify customer equipment and systems.
Test MV or LV circuit breakers, metal-clad/vacuum switchgear, breakers, and LV equipment, and analyze test results.
Perform equipment condition assessments.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits.
Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, startup, checkout, commissioning, and validation.
Participate in job-site final walkthroughs, complete job-closeout documentation, and provide customer training.
Instruct customer personnel on proper operation and routine inspections, and 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 job activity.
Maintain complex tools, test equipment, and calibration items.
Respond to emergency and relief assignments.
For Field Service Engineers: plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material costs, and transportation expenses for complex proposals.
For Field Service Engineers: review complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics and provide ongoing project guidance.
For Field Service Engineers: perform and supervise preliminary and detailed site audits to develop design concepts and schematics.
For Field Service Engineers: perform site-lead activities during client construction schedules when required.