Remote Power Delivery Field Technician – NYC Metro

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; Remote; EUR 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k/retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

ABB is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment in the NY Metro area. The role combines hands-on field work with remote coordination, reporting to the Field Service Manager.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in electrical power distribution, strong problem-solving, and proficiency in reading electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field service or engineering experience in electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Knowledge of protective relays (SEL, GE Multilin, or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection/control drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 70%.
• Candidates must already have work authorization to work for ABB in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute startup, commissioning, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Perform field service activities on low- and medium-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, ATS, PLCs, and power management systems.
• Diagnose equipment and system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support retrofits, upgrades, modernization projects, and emergency service calls.
• Develop electrical drawings, schematics, and bills of material as required.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare service reports, commissioning reports, and customer documentation.

Skills

Power distribution

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/related field

Tools

ATS

Generator control systems

PLC & HMI platforms

Job description

ABB is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment in the NY Metro area. The role combines hands-on field work with remote coordination, reporting to the Field Service Manager.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in electrical power distribution, strong problem-solving, and proficiency in reading electrical drawings.