Field Service Engineer - High Voltage

Sperton Global AS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS is partnering with a global leader in power and technology to hire a Field Service Engineer. This full-time, field-based role requires up to 85% travel to customer sites and involves installation, testing, commissioning, and repair of high-voltage equipment (69kV–550kV).

The engineer will plan and lead field assignments, supervise contractors, perform field testing, analyze data, and ensure safety compliance on every site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations >69kV.
• SF6 circuit breakers/gas systems experience desirable.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead field assignments for HV equipment.
• Install, commission, and maintain high-voltage substations (69kV–550kV).
• Supervise contractors and electricians on site.
• Conduct field testing and troubleshoot issues with advanced tools.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure safety policies are followed on all sites.
• Travel up to 85% and adapt to varied environments.

Skills

High-voltage experience

Substation testing

Electrical drawings

SF6 gas systems

Field service

Supervise contractors

Windows applications

US work authorization

2+ years HV experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Test equipment (CB timers, power factor testers, TTR, CT testers, Meggers)

Job description

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with entities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a global leader in power and technology, to hire Field Service Engineer. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring up to 85% travel to customer sites, supporting high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).

Role Overview

The Field Service Engineer will plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of high-voltage equipment. This position requires immediate availability for first-response field operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service operations to resolve both routine and complex technical issues.
• Install, commission, and maintain high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).
• Supervise contractors and electricians provided by the company or customer.
• Conduct field testing (SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using advanced test tools.
• Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and make technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Travel up to 85%, working in varied environments and non-standard schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations and equipment (>69kV), including supervising installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with SF₆ circuit breakers/gas systems is highly desirable.
• Experience working with power utilities, substations, and transformers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with operating test equipment such as CB timers, power factor testers, TTR, CT testers, and Meggers.
• Knowledge of Windows applications.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Sperton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.