Field Service Engineer - Northern California

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support critical power facilities in Northern California, including Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose. The role requires hands-on electrical power experience, ATS testing, and a strong focus on customer service.

You will be on-call, travel up to 80%, and deliver preventative maintenance, warranty work, and on-site repairs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years experience in electrical power systems including low to medium voltage switchgear in critical facilities.
• Experience with automatic transfer switch testing and reading schematics/blueprints.
• Familiarity with codes and safety standards; strong customer interaction and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support automatic transfer switch startups and warranty efforts.
• Perform field startups, preventive maintenance, and remedial repairs.
• Communicate with clients in a customer-focused manner and manage project scope.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and laws.
• Travel up to 80% to customer sites.

Skills

Electrical power experience

Project management

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Northern California

Job ID

522798

Posted since

16-Sep-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Customer Services

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Remote only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Sacramento - California - United States of America
• San Francisco - California - United States of America
• San Jose - California - United States of America

At Russelectric, a Siemens business, we are dedicated to designing and building custom power control systems and equipment that meet the stringent performance and reliability requirements of critical facilities such as Data Centers, Telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 1955 by Raymond G. Russell, Russelectric has grown into one of the world's most respected manufacturers of automatic transfer switches and power control systems.

As part of Siemens, a global leader in technology and innovation, we continue to uphold Raymond Russell's legacy of excellence and reliability. Together, we are committed to advancing the future of power control solutions, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products and services.

We are looking for Field Service Engineer to support critical power facilities. . This position requires a qualified, hands-on, service-oriented technician to be involved with automatic transfer switch startups, modifications, warranty and emergency calls. Applicant should show desire to learn and advance to the Field Service Engineer level.

You will make an impact with the following skills and experience:

• Applicant must carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Focus on work related to automatic transfer switches
• Provide technical support of field startups (standard and non-standard systems), warranty efforts, remedial repairs, and preventative maintenance contracts
• Supervising and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines and laws
• Conduct client communication in a highly customer service-oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws
• Travel requirements: Up to 80% travel

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• 3+ years experience with the following:
• Electrical power including low voltage through medium voltage switchgear in support of critical power facilities (IE data centers, airports, etc…)
• Experience with most types of automatic transfer switch testing
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation and customer technical support
• Familiarity with all applicable codes and industry standards
• Proficient in taking care of client interactions and completing projects on time and within budget guidelines
• Strong project management skills with excellent decision making, organization and management capabilities
• Must be self-directed and very committed to customer satisfaction
• Individuals must possess a valid Driver's license in good standing
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of field service within the power distribution/ protection industry
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Excellent customer service, time management and follow-up skills
• Power distribution, DC/AC, Voltage Circuit Theory and practical troubleshooting skills

The pay range for this position is $57,120 - $97,920 plus travel and overtime. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. The position can be filled at a higher or lower level.

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