Remote High-Voltage Field Service Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; United States; Remote; 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

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.