Field Service Engineer - GIS for High-Voltage Substations

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support gas insulated switchgear (GIS) at customer substations and power facilities. This field-based role involves installing, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining high voltage GIS equipment while working directly with customers and field crews.

The position requires travel to multiple customer sites based on project and service needs, with potential assignments in Canada and Mexico. A valid U.S.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of field service experience with HV equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience leading crews on electrical projects.
• Ability to read contracts, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, potentially including assignments in Canada and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during GIS installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover.
• Supervise on site installation and commissioning activities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and coordinate troubleshooting with field crews and subcontractors.
• Oversee contracted maintenance work and verify that it meets project requirements.
• Review and maintain test results, operating procedures, performance reports, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate daily site activities with customers, Shermco teams, and subcontractors.
• Promote safe work practices and follow applicable regulations, procedures, and site requirements.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, test equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Crew leadership

Reading contracts & drawings

MS Office & test equipment software

Travel readiness

English fluency

US work authorization

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering diploma/degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Test equipment software

Job description

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support gas insulated switchgear (GIS) at customer substations and power facilities. This field-based role involves installing, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining high voltage GIS equipment while working directly with customers and field crews.

The position requires travel to multiple customer sites based on project and service needs, with potential assignments in Canada and Mexico. A valid U.S.