Field Service Engineer

Caulfield & Wheeler; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI Energy is a global leader in battery technologies, headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, start up, and commission lithium battery systems for data centers and energy storage, ensuring operational readiness and performance.

Your role includes on-site and remote support, diagnosing issues in the field, and coordinating with engineering and operations to deliver reliable energy storage solutions.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical knowledge and hands-on experience, formal or informal.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and commission lithium battery systems for data center and energy storage applications.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on battery systems and associated equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and service components to ensure long-term reliability and accurate service records.
• Diagnose issues in the field, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support and build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Diagrams & schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Field travel

Driver's license

Job description

Keep critical power systems running for the data centers and infrastructure people depend on every day. As a Field Service Engineer at MPI Energy, you will install, commission, and troubleshoot lithium battery systems in the field, owning the outcome from start to finish.

Locations:

• Columbus, OH
• Sterling, VA
• Afton, TX

Veterans encouraged to apply.

If you maintained power systems, electronics, or critical equipment in the service, your training translates directly to this work. We value the discipline, troubleshooting instinct, and ownership you bring, and we will fill the gaps on our specific systems. Strong fit for former ETs, EMs, power generation, avionics, fire control, nuclear, and electronics maintenance specialists, as well as Seabees and combat engineers.

Who We Are

MPI Energy is a global leader in battery technologies, specifically valve‑regulated lead‑acid (VRLA) and lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) batteries. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, we deliver backup power and energy‑storage solutions across critical markets:

• Critical Power: data centers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications.
• Reserve Power: telecom and CATV base stations, and outside‑plant sites.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): utility‑scale and commercial & industrial solutions.

We build high‑quality, turn‑key integrated systems and modular components tailored to our customers. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and we support every employee in contributing to a sustainable energy future.

What You Will Own

Startup & Commissioning

• Install, start up, and commission lithium battery systems for data center and energy storage applications.
• Verify system configuration, connections, and operational readiness, then run functional testing to confirm performance requirements are met.

Maintenance & Service

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on battery systems and associated equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and service components to ensure long‑term reliability, and keep accurate service records.
• Diagnose issues in the field, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support repair or replacement of system components as needed.

Customer Support

• Provide on‑site and remote technical support, communicating findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Represent MPI Energy during service visits and build strong customer relationships.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and fellow technicians to deliver efficient service.
• Help improve our service processes and procedures over time.

What You Bring

Required

• Basic electrical knowledge and hands‑on experience, formal or informal.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice to Have

• Experience with lithium battery or energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with data center environments or critical power systems.
• Military technical experience (highly valued).
• Prior field service or commissioning experience.

No commercial battery experience required. If you have the electrical fundamentals and the aptitude, we will train you on our systems. Relevant training, certifications, or technical aptitude will be considered in lieu of direct experience.

• Frequent travel to customer sites, regional or national.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Work in industrial, data center, or outdoor environments as needed.
• Occasional after‑hours or on‑call support.

Salary range: $75,000 – $95,000, with experienced technical candidates landing in the upper half of the band.

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Reports to: Jeremy Rose, Vice President, Service Operations & Solutions. Full‑time, onsite.

MPI Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.