Siemens

High Voltage Field Service Engineer

Siemens$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with high voltage circuit breakers or in substations.
  • Proven ability to work on circuit breakers rated from 72.5 kV to 550 kV.
  • Skilled in using hand tools and electrical test equipment like voltage multimeters.
  • Capable of performing tasks independently in a remote field role while adhering to safety standards.
  • Strong skills in technical communication, documentation, and using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairs on high voltage circuit breakers.
  • Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues using specialized tools.
  • Execute independent field work while managing documentation and reporting.
  • Communicate technical updates effectively with clients and team members.
  • Collaborate with onsite personnel for project execution and outage scheduling.
  • Adhere to safety and quality standards while working outdoors in substations.

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.
  • 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

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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