Senior Field Service Engineer

Orion Talent

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 8+ years in electrical power systems support
  • Experience with automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Familiarity with critical power environments (data centers, healthcare, telecom, airports)
  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Knowledge of electrical codes and standards
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Project management experience including timeline and budget adherence
  • Self-directed and customer-focused
  • Valid driver's license and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Support mission-critical power facilities with ATS startups
  • Perform system modifications and warranty service
  • Respond to emergency situations promptly
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on power equipment
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols
  • Manage customer relationships to enhance satisfaction
  • Work independently in high-reliability environments

Benefits

  • Hands-on customer-facing role
  • Opportunity to manage critical infrastructure projects
  • Exposure to varied work environments (data centers, airports)
  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Self-directed work with commitment to high customer satisfaction
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Field Service Engineer supports mission-critical power facilities by performing automatic transfer switch (ATS) startups, system modifications, warranty service, emergency response, and preventive maintenance. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong electrical troubleshooting skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in high-reliability environments.

This role supports facilities such as data centers, telecommunications sites, healthcare facilities, airports, and other critical infrastructure, where uptime and compliance are essential.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 8+ years of experience supporting electrical power systems (low voltage through medium voltage switchgear) and Experience testing and servicing automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Experience working in critical power environments (data centers, healthcare, telecom, airports, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and industry standards
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to manage projects, meet timelines, and work within budget guidelines
  • Self-directed with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
  • 12+ years of field service experience in power distribution or protection systems
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Strong understanding of power distribution, DC/AC systems, and voltage circuit theory
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience in mission-critical environments
  • Excellent time management, organization, and follow-up skills

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