Lead Field Service Engineer, Switchgear & Protection

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities on medium- and high-voltage switchgear installations and upgrades. You will mentor junior engineers, interface with customers and project teams, and ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence in demanding environments.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, protection relay commissioning, and on-site coordination during outages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of field experience with MV/HV switchgear and protection systems.
• Proven ability to lead field crews during complex commissioning and service events.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E/OSHA safety practices and LOTO.
• Experience reading schematics and one-lines; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution for switchgear installation, commissioning, and service.
• Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for protection/control issues.
• Direct acceptance, maintenance, and testing activities.
• Perform protection relay commissioning and end-to-end verification.
• Interpret drawings, verify as-built conditions, and document results.
• Ensure safety requirements and lead on-site safety briefings.
• Troubleshoot control wiring and related systems; supervise technicians.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineering, and supply chain for parts and escalations.
• Provide leadership during outages and critical recovery events.

Skills

Field leadership

Electrical engineering

Diagnostics

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng

Tools

Relay test sets

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Forgent Power is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities on medium- and high-voltage switchgear installations and upgrades. You will mentor junior engineers, interface with customers and project teams, and ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence in demanding environments.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, protection relay commissioning, and on-site coordination during outages.