Generator Field Service Engineer – Full‑Time or Seasonal

Siemens Energy; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K plan

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Seasonal Generator Field Services Engineer for field oversight on generator work with extensive travel across regions. The role emphasizes inspection, testing, customer communication, and crew supervision in a dynamic power plant environment.

Ideal candidates bring related engineering education, at least 6 months in field service, and physical ability for demanding site work. This remote, travel-heavy position requires the ability to work long hours and weekends when

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; pursuing or have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in field service preferred; more experience may qualify for a senior role.
• Must meet physical demands: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, outdoor conditions, long walks, up to 40 lbs.
• 100% travel required; remote work is not typical, but positions are travel-intensive.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in equipment operation, maintenance, safety, project management, leadership, and Siemens Energy systems.
• Supervise technicians performing maintenance and repair on generator equipment during outages.
• Conduct visual inspections and perform electrical and mechanical testing to assess condition and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams worldwide to execute specialized testing and diagnostics.
• Analyze findings and advise customers on necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Serve as primary customer contact during outages, ensuring repairs are completed safely and on schedule.

Skills

Field service experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Technical knowledge of electrical equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Seasonal Generator Field Services Engineer provides field engineering oversight on all types of generator work for a minimum of 1560 hours per year. The successful candidate performs inspection, testing, communicates to customers both internal and external, and provides crew supervision. Typical work weeks while in the field range from 60-91 hours per week. This position offers 4 months of optional work time to help with the employee’s work-life balance The Seasonal Generator Field Services Engineer will be accountable to perform crew supervision, inspection, testing, and communication to customers both internal and external. This position is part of Turbine and Generator Specialty Services based in Region North America but serves customers globally. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling and is looking to begin their engineering career!

Seasonal Generator Field Services Engineer provides the same support but does not have optional working months. These positions are part of the Turbine and Generator Specialty Services based in Region North America but serve customers globally. These opportunities are great roles for someone who enjoys traveling, is a self starter who enjoys using all available resources and is able to build innovative solutions to challenging mechanical issues, and is looking to begin or continue their engineering career with a growing dynamic company!

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop expertise in equipment operation, maintenance, job site safety, project management, leadership, and Siemens Energy business systems through hands‑on training with senior field service engineers.
• Supervise technicians performing maintenance and repair work on generator equipment during planned and unplanned power plant outages.
• Conduct visual inspections and perform electrical and mechanical testing to assess equipment condition and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams worldwide to execute specialized mechanical and electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Analyze findings and work with engineering to provide customers with recommendations for necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Serve as the primary customer contact during outages, ensuring repairs are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule

What You Bring

• Must have either a High School diploma/GED; pursuing or have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 mos experience in field service is preferred; Candidates with more experience may be eligible for a more senior level position.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces and outdoor conditions, walking long distances, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Working knowledge of large electrical apparatus, including but not only to generator inspection, testing, generator rewinds and repairs; This position is 100% REMOTE due to 100% travel is required.
• Team-oriented professional who collaborates effectively with customers and colleagues to deliver exceptional service and Self-motivated leader with the initiative to use available resources and guide others in developing innovative solutions.
• Willing to travel typically 200-250 days per year for anywhere from 2-15 weeks at a time. (While deployed, you will work extended working hours of up to 12-14 hours per day including weekends/holidays, 6 – 7 days per week. A typical work week can be 60-84 hours.)

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy

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Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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