Field Service Engineer - Houston

M Staffing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M Staffing is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support power protection systems, requiring significant travel across the Gulf Coast and US regions. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in maintaining DC power systems. They will oversee maintenance, repair, and testing of systems at client sites.

This position requires strong AC/DC electronics skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently with extensive travel expected. A good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing, installing, and maintaining DC power systems.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and on occasion 75 lbs.
• Willingness to travel 80% of the time across the US.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites for maintenance and repair of power systems.
• Perform testing and startup of power systems at various locations.
• Manage projects and work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Project management

AC/DC power electronics

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Overview

A leading company in industrial power protection systems. Their products have extensive applications in the following market segments: petroleum / LNG, power – nuclear and fossil, specialty chemicals, mining and metals, waste water, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other applications requiring continuous power for mission critical applications.

Responsibilities

Travel 80% of the time by air, leaving on Monday and returning on Friday, with occasional weekend travel for start‑up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair services of ferro resonant and PWM power inverters, phase controlled rectifiers, phase conditioners and voltage regulators, static transfer switches, and large storage batteries at client sites.

This position would be located in the Louisiana/Houston, Texas area. Primary travel would be within the Gulf Coast with secondary travel to other portions of the US as needed. Limited travel to international sites may be required.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or military equivalence and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar field, preferably testing, installing, and maintaining DC power systems and large stationary batteries in Uninterrupted Power Systems from 24 VDC to 600 VDC.

Must be willing to travel and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Must have effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Needs to multitask, and be capable of managing complex projects.

Strong AC/DC power electronics and application skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.

Position requires air travel, on‑call status, strong AC/DC power electronics and customer skills.

Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and on occasion 75 lbs and stand for long periods, bend, stoop, reach, stretch, twist body, travel by car and airplane.

Visa Candidates Considered: No.

5+–7 years of experience.

Management experience required: No.

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree.

Willingness to travel: Always.

Additional Information

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.