High Voltage Field Service Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a High Voltage Circuit Breaker Field Engineer to travel nationwide, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying HV breakers in substations. The role is remote from home with a company credit card and computer provided, and outdoor work in substations across the country.

The candidate will work independently, manage scope and reports, and collaborate with customers and internal teams while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with high voltage circuit breakers or electrical substation environments.
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of HV circuit breakers 72.5 kV–550 kV.
• Proficient with hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized electrical test equipment.
• Ability to work a 100% remote field role, travel extensively by car and airplane, and perform all work outdoors in substations with strict safety/quality standards.
• Strong technical communication and documentation using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of high voltage circuit breakers.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues using hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized test equipment to ensure equipment reliability and system performance.
• Execute field work independently while managing job scope, documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with customers, field teams, and engineering support to provide technical updates, explain findings, and ensure alignment on work scope and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and site personnel to support commissioning activities, outage schedules, and successful project execution.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards while performing all work outdoors in substation environments.

Skills

Hand tools

Voltage multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Technical communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Multimeters

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

High Voltage Circuit Breaker Field Engineer role consists of traveling to various parts of the country commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying High Voltage Breakers in an electrical substation. High voltage Circuit Breakers ratings are from 72.5kV to 550kV. Mode of travel will either be airplane or car. This job is 100 % remote from home. Company credit card and computer will be provided. Your will be working with hand tools, voltage multimeters and various pieces of test equipment. All work will be outdoors.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of high voltage circuit breakers.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues using hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized test equipment to ensure equipment reliability and system performance.
• Execute field work independently while managing job scope, documentation, and reporting
• Communicate effectively with customers, field teams, and engineering support to provide technical updates, explain findings, and ensure alignment on work scope and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and site personnel to support commissioning activities, outage schedules, and successful project execution.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards while performing all work outdoors in substation environments.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands on experience working with high voltage circuit breakers or within electrical substation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and modify high voltage circuit breakers ranging from 72.5 kV to 550 kV.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, voltage multimeters, and specialized electrical test equipment to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in the field.
• Ability to work independently in a 100% remote field role, travel extensively by car and airplane, and perform all work outdoors in substation environments while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create reports, document findings, and communicate with customers and internal teams.

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

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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.

Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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

This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html . The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $77,200 to $143,300 annually, and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affi ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.