Field Engineer II/III – Substation Commissioning Lead

The Judge Group; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Field Engineer II/III in Ambler, PA to advance field operations through hands-on testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high, medium, and low-voltage electrical apparatus in substation environments.

You will lead testing protocols, diagnose equipment issues using schematics, ensure safety, document field results, and mentor junior technicians while driving reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing, commissioning, maintenance of high, medium, and low-voltage substation equipment.
• Ability to lead field crews through testing protocols and verify readiness for energization.
• Experience diagnosing complex electrical equipment failures using schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Testing: Install, test, inspect, and maintain SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, pad-mounted and GSU transformers, instrument transformers, grounding systems, station batteries, and manual or motor-operated switches.
• Commissioning & System Readiness: Lead field crews through testing and commissioning protocols, analyze diagnostic results against electrical theory to validate performance, and verify equipment readiness for system energization.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary field resource for diagnosing complex electrical and equipment failures using single-line diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Safety & Risk Mitigation: Conduct job-site safety briefings, enforce strict PPE protocols in substation settings, and apply Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) techniques to minimize operational risk.
• Documentation & Reporting: Compile field test reports, document equipment discrepancies, and deliver actionable recommendations for corrective actions.
• Mentorship & Crew Guidance: Direct on-site technicians, provide technical oversight, and support the professional development of junior engineering staff.
• Process Improvement: Identify operational lessons learned to inform standard updates, improve continuous field processes, and enhance overall system reliability.

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Field Engineer II/III in Ambler, PA to advance field operations through hands-on testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high, medium, and low-voltage electrical apparatus in substation environments.

You will lead testing protocols, diagnose equipment issues using schematics, ensure safety, document field results, and mentor junior technicians while driving reliability improvements.