Lead Field Diagnostic Engineer – Power Transformers

gigaenergy; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Per diem

Company vehicle

Commuter benefits

Job summary

gigaenergy is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to oversee on-site installation, commissioning, and diagnostic testing for oil-filled and dry-type transformers. You will work closely with customers to plan energization, coordinate outages, and ensure site readiness, while diagnosing issues with OLTCs, cooling, and protection interfaces.

The role combines hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities, supports field reports and warranty investigations, and requires heavy travel with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on field experience with transformers, switchgear, or related power equipment.
• Experience with transformer diagnostic methods: TTR, insulation resistance, DGA/oil analysis, and power factor testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation oversight, commissioning, and startup of transformers at customer facilities.
• Perform diagnostic tests per IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards, including Turns Ratio, insulation resistance, power factor, SFRA, and DGA sampling.
• Support energization planning, outage coordination, and site readiness reviews with customers and project teams.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot OLTCs, cooling systems, bushings, and protection interfaces; recommend corrective actions.
• Produce customer-ready technical reports and feed observations into analysis and warranty processes.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical representative, including after-hours support.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field experience

Diagnostic methods

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DGA analysis tools

Job description

gigaenergy is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to oversee on-site installation, commissioning, and diagnostic testing for oil-filled and dry-type transformers. You will work closely with customers to plan energization, coordinate outages, and ensure site readiness, while diagnosing issues with OLTCs, cooling, and protection interfaces.

The role combines hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities, supports field reports and warranty investigations, and requires heavy travel with