Lead HV Switchgear Field Engineer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities for medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems. The engineer will mentor junior technicians and interface directly with customers while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include planning diagnostics, leading installations, and providing technical leadership during critical outages. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Travel of 50-80% is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible field experience with MV/HV switchgear.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and manage on-site execution.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E/OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution for switchgear installation and commissioning.
• Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.

Skills

Expert-level troubleshooting skills

Strong customer communication skills

Planning and prioritization skills

Ability to lead incident response

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital multimeters

Relay test sets

Hypot/VLF sets

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities for medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems. The engineer will mentor junior technicians and interface directly with customers while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include planning diagnostics, leading installations, and providing technical leadership during critical outages. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Travel of 50-80% is expected.