Field Services Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO with blackout dates

OT (1.5x)

Company Credit Card (gas, food,parking

401K

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking Field Service Engineers to support data center power distribution across the Virginia region. You will work directly with customers, troubleshoot on-site, and provide break/fix services on electrical panels and power systems.

Expect 100% regional travel using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement, a 40–50 hour week, and on-call coverage including occasional nights and weekends. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on electrical systems experience
• High-voltage or AC/DC power distribution knowledge
• Customer-facing role with strong communication
• Must use personal vehicle for travel; $6K car allowance included
• Military experience preferred
• Willing to OT and emergency call-ins

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for troubleshooting and repairing power distribution systems installed in data warehouses.
• Act as the primary point of contact with customers during field service calls—displaying strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Travel 100% regionally using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed); expected workload of 40–50 hours/week with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays (always on-call).
• Perform system diagnostics, AC/DC power troubleshooting, and break/fix services on electrical panels and power systems.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and customer service teams to resolve issues in the field efficiently.
• Maintain detailed service logs, customer communication records, and travel documentation using company-provided systems and tools.

Skills

Electrical systems

High voltage

AC/DC power

Customer-facing

Overtime

Military experience

Travel by car

Job description

Benefits: Mileage reimbursement, PTO with blackout dates, OT (1.5x), Company Credit Card (for gas, food, parking), 401K

Sterling Engineering is looking for multiple Field Service Engineers to join a rapidly expanding power distribution company serving major data center clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with customers, perform critical on-site support, and represent a respected name in the power distribution space. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Provide on-site support for troubleshooting and repairing power distribution systems installed in data warehouses.

Act as the primary point of contact with customers during field service calls—displaying strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Travel 100% regionally using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed); expected workload of 40–50 hours/week with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays (always on-call).

Perform system diagnostics, AC/DC power troubleshooting, and break/fix services on electrical panels and power systems.

Coordinate with internal engineering and customer service teams to resolve issues in the field efficiently.

Maintain detailed service logs, customer communication records, and travel documentation using company-provided systems and tools.

Qualifications

3–5 years of hands-on experience with electrical systems, ideally high-voltage or AC/DC power distribution.

Strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting fundamentals—experience in data centers or mission-critical environments is a plus.

Comfortable working in a customer-facing role with excellent communication skills.

Must use personal vehicle for travel; $6K annual car allowance included in hourly rate.

Prior military experience is highly preferred.

Must be flexible and dependable, willing to work OT and handle emergency call-ins.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.