Field Service Engineer: HV Power & Relay Expert

Siemens; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Northern Virginia (Leesburg, Manassas, Sterling) to support the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power distribution and protection systems across diverse industrial environments.

The role emphasizes field execution, with heavy travel and opportunities on greenfield and brownfield projects nationwide. A strong background in HV/LV equipment, relays, and industry-standard test tools is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of field-based commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with protection and control relays (SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens SIPROTEC) and related configuration software.
• Experience with relay testing equipment such as Omicron and Doble test sets.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, and electrical control circuits.
• Ability to travel up to 80% domestically and legally work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Installing, testing, commissioning, and starting up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (approximately 480V–38kV), including switchgear and breakers.
• Performing hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens SIPROTEC).
• Using industry-standard test equipment and software (such as Omicron and Doble test sets, relay configuration and protection software) to validate system performance.
• Supporting greenfield and brownfield projects through commissioning, maintenance, emergency response, and corrective troubleshooting activities.
• Analyzing test results, assessing equipment condition, and documenting findings through clear, accurate field reports.
• Working directly with customers, partners, and internal teams to provide technical support, training, and consulting as needed.
• Traveling extensively to job sites across the U.S. to support field execution and project demands.

Skills

Field service

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel up to 80%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron test sets

Doble test sets

Relay configuration software

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Northern Virginia (Leesburg, Manassas, Sterling) to support the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power distribution and protection systems across diverse industrial environments.

The role emphasizes field execution, with heavy travel and opportunities on greenfield and brownfield projects nationwide. A strong background in HV/LV equipment, relays, and industry-standard test tools is required.