Power Systems Field Engineer & Startup Lead

Western States Equipment; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment seeks a Power System Specialist to serve as the technical resource for project installation teams. You will implement site safety plans and lead startup commissioning, helping manage project costs while boosting customer satisfaction through process improvements and teamwork.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and contractors, deliver installation wiring diagrams, and travel to job sites to ensure stakeholder alignment and timely project milestones.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electricity, electrical safety, and power generation operations.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (Multimeters, DbA Meter) and carry personal tooling for jobsite tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organizing, negotiation, listening, and relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software required.
• AutoCAD and PDF skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with CAT software and related tools is beneficial.
• Ability to set and manage priorities and multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with customers and sales representatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategizes with sales representative to understand each project and ensure success.
• Maintains communication with local engineering and contractor teams as a technical resource.
• Provides jobsite safety awareness of Power System products and educates owners on operational parameters.
• Manages open orders and updates customers and sales on timelines.
• Prepares project technical submittals for review and approval by stakeholders.
• Develops project-specific installation wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Travels to jobsites to align stakeholders on project expectations and schedule.
• Ensures delivery of welcome packages, O&M manuals, and close-out items; assists with rental equipment deliveries.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostic tools

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

CAT software

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Customer prioritization

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

AAS degree in Power Systems or related field

5 years power systems generator/electrical installation experience

Driver's license

Tools ownership

English proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF Professional

Cat software (ET, CSQ, Spec Sizer, EOMP)

Job description

Western States Equipment seeks a Power System Specialist to serve as the technical resource for project installation teams. You will implement site safety plans and lead startup commissioning, helping manage project costs while boosting customer satisfaction through process improvements and teamwork.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and contractors, deliver installation wiring diagrams, and travel to job sites to ensure stakeholder alignment and timely project milestones.