Electrical Field Service Engineer

PTS Advance; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers and field teams in operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of power system equipment. You will guide on-site activities while coordinating with field engineers and leadership to ensure project success.

The role requires hands-on experience with power delivery equipment, PLCs, DCS systems, and testing tools, with up to 60% travel. A strong safety mindset and customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of power systems experience.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage switchgear and MCCs.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety policy adherence on sites.
• Install, maintain, repair, and commission power delivery equipment.
• Support planned and unplanned outages.
• Collaborate with field engineers and leadership.
• Build relationships with teammates and customers.
• Deliver high service levels to drive repeat business.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Travel readiness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLCs

DCS systems

Protective relays

Testing equipment

Electrical drawings

Job description

In this role, you'll take the lead in supporting customers and field teams with the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of a variety of power system equipment. This includes systems related to power delivery, drives, and controls. You'll play a key part in keeping critical equipment up and running while helping guide on-site activities.

Work Model:

Remote (with travel)

What You'll Do:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, both internal and on customer sites
• Install, maintain, repair, and commission equipment related to power delivery, control systems, outages, and power quality
• Support planned and unplanned outages as needed
• Work closely with field engineers and leadership to execute projects efficiently
• Build strong working relationships with teammates and customers
• Deliver a high level of service that helps drive repeat business and referrals

What You Bring:

• High school diploma and 5+ years of hands-on experience in power systems, commissioning, testing, or maintenance (Formal education can be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis)
• Experience working with electrical systems such as:
• Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
• Power panels and motor control centers (MCCs)
• Generators and transformers
• Electromechanical equipment
• Protective relays (testing and installation)
• PLCs and DCS systems
• Electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Testing equipment and instrumentation
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60%