HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

David Havlish; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

David Havlish is seeking a High Voltage Circuit Breaker Field Service Engineer to install, service, test, and repair HV breakers (38kV–550kV) in utilities and large industrial substations across the United States. You will work hands-on, often independently, and may lead or guide customer personnel in best practices.

You will develop deep technical expertise in HV breaker systems, while building leadership, communication, and project execution skills that open doors to senior engineering,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (OR high school diploma with relevant military or technical electrical training)
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, ladders, and PPE
• Proficiency with breaker test equipment such as: Digital Low Resistance Meters, Breaker Analyzers, SF6 Gas Analyzers, CT Test Sets, Digital Multimeters
• Strong sense of personal accountability and ownership
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 75%

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, assembly, maintenance, testing, and repair of HV circuit breakers (38kV–550kV)
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-circuit issues
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance
• Support major outage and overhaul projects
• Collect and document detailed equipment and service data in the field
• Work confidently with electrical control circuits and high-level diagnostics
• Lead or participate in safety meetings, tailboards, and job briefings
• Complete field service reports, time, and expense documentation using digital tools
• Represent a world-class OEM brand with professionalism and pride

Skills

Read electrical schematics

Communication skills

Ownership accountability

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Eng. degree or equivalent training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Multimeters

Ladders

PPE

Breaker test equipment

Job description

HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

WHY THIS ROLE IS A BIG DEAL (READ THIS FIRST)

If you want to work on elite high-voltage equipment, travel the country, and build a long-term career with massive upside, this is one of the best field service opportunities in North America.

This organization is a global OEM powerhouse that:

• Is expanding factories worldwide by 50%

• Is tripling (3X) its transformer & breaker service organization

• Is creating real internal promotion paths into:

  • Project Management

  • Field Advisory / Technical Consulting

  • Service & Operations Management

Despite being a huge brand, this group has a tight-knit, family-like culture. People look out for each other, invest in training, and reward those who want to grow.

If you want to future-proof your career in high voltage, this is the place to do it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a High Voltage Breaker Field Service Engineer, you’ll support the installed base of high-voltage power circuit breakers (38kV–550kV) used in utility and heavy industrial substations.

This is a hands-on, technical field role where you’ll work independently, alongside experienced teams, and sometimes lead or guide customer personnel in best practices.

You’ll develop deep technical expertise in high-voltage breaker systems while building leadership, communication, and project execution skills that open doors to the next level.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Perform installation, assembly, maintenance, testing, and repair of HV circuit breakers (38kV–550kV)

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-circuit issues

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance

• Support major outage and overhaul projects

• Collect and document detailed equipment and service data in the field

• Work confidently with electrical control circuits and high-level diagnostics

• Lead or participate in safety meetings, tailboards, and job briefings

• Complete field service reports, time, and expense documentation using digital tools

• Represent a world-class OEM brand with professionalism and pride

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering(OR high school diploma with relevant military or technical electrical training)

• Ability to read basic electrical drawings and schematics

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, ladders, and PPE

• Proficiency with breaker test equipment such as:

  • Digital Low Resistance Meters

  • Breaker Analyzers

  • SF6 Gas Analyzers

  • CT Test Sets

  • Digital Multimeters

• Strong sense of personal accountability and ownership

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

• Willingness to travel approximately 75%

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive pay + overtime opportunities

• Strong 401(k) match

• Excellent health, wellness, and family benefits

• PTO + paid holidays

• Clear career paths into senior engineering, project management, and service leadership

• Travel, variety, and hands-on experience with top-tier HV technology

• A supportive, inclusive, team-first culture that values growth