Siemens

Field Service Engineer

Siemens$91K — $156K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 8+ years of experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
  • Proficient in protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting
  • Experience using relay testing equipment and software (e.g., Omicron, Doble)
  • Field-based experience in industrial or utility environments

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment
  • Develop and execute test plans for protection and control relay systems
  • Perform commissioning and troubleshooting using relay testing equipment
  • Support protection and control systems from various manufacturers
  • Develop switching procedures and methods of procedure (MOPs)
  • Assist with greenfield and brownfield installations and warranty responses
  • Document work performed and test results through technical reporting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Access to further details on benefits through a dedicated site
Full Job Description
This role supports the Electrification Automation (EA) business by delivering hands-on field expertise for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems. The Senior Field Service Engineer will lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for complex electrical equipment while supporting customers across North America. This is a highly technical, travel-focused role requiring deep protection and control experience in industrial and utility environments. We are looking for a senior level Field Service Engineer. This position can be based in one of the following locations: Cheyenne, WY, Reno, NV or Phoenix, AZ You'll make a difference by: - Installing, testing, commissioning, and starting up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (480V-38kV) at customer sites - Developing and executing test plans for complex protection and control relay systems, including troubleshooting and system validation - Performing hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting using relay testing equipment and software tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble, DIGSI, Protection Suite) - Supporting protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers, including Siemens SIPROTEC, SEL, and GE Multilin - Developing switching procedures, methods of procedure (MOPs), and providing guidance on electrical safety practices - Supporting greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance activities, and retrofit projects across the U.S. - Documenting work performed, test results, and system conditions through clear technical reporting Basic Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - 8+ years of experience with the following: - Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear - Protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting - Relay testing equipment and software (e.g., Omicron test sets, Doble 6150, DIGSI, Protection Suite) - Electrical control circuit troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment - Field-based commissioning and testing in industrial, utility, or power distribution environments - Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% (national travel) - Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - 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 (e.g., NICET, NETA, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MSHA 46/48, TWIC) - Experience supporting large-scale industrial, utility, or data center power projects You'll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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