High Voltage Field Service Engineer

Siemens Energy

$77K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience with high voltage circuit breakers or electrical substations.
  • Proven skills in commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing high voltage circuit breakers (72.5 kV to 550 kV).
  • Proficiency using hand tools, voltage multimeters, and electrical test equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and travel extensively for fieldwork.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Commission, troubleshoot, repair, and modify high voltage circuit breakers.
  • Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues in the field using specialized tools.
  • Manage job scope, documentation, and reporting independently during fieldwork.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and internal teams about technical updates and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with site personnel to ensure timely project execution and outages scheduling.
  • Adhere to safety procedures and quality standards in outdoor substation environments.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • Supportive work culture.
  • Company-paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits and parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
High Voltage Circuit Breaker Field Engineer role consists of travelling to various parts of the country commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying High Voltage Breakers in an electrical substation. High voltage Circuit Breakers ratings are from 72.5kV to 550kV. Mode of travel will either be airplane or car. This job is 100 % remote from home. Company credit card and computer will be provided. Your will be working with hand tools, voltage multimeters and various pieces of test equipment. All work will be outdoors.

How You'll Make an Impact
• Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of high voltage circuit breakers.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues using hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized test equipment to ensure equipment reliability and system performance.
• Execute field work independently while managing job scope, documentation, and reporting
• Communicate effectively with customers, field teams, and engineering support to provide technical updates, explain findings, and ensure alignment on work scope and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and site personnel to support commissioning activities, outage schedules, and successful project execution.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards while performing all work outdoors in substation environments.

What You Bring
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands on experience working with high voltage circuit breakers or within electrical substation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and modify high voltage circuit breakers ranging from 72.5 kV to 550 kV.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized electrical test equipment to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in the field.
• Ability to work independently in a 100% remote field role, travel extensively by car and airplane, and perform all work outdoors in substation environments while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create reports, document findings, and communicate with customers and internal teams.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html . The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $77,200 to $143,300 annually, and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

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