Remote Senior Substation Field Engineer - HV/MV Reliability

Switch; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunities

Generous benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Substation Field Engineer to support high-voltage and medium-voltage substations across remote and on-site environments. You will aid design, commissioning, and operation to meet mission-critical performance targets, resolving complex electrical issues and improving system reliability.

You will engage with utilities, EPCs, and vendors while maintaining safety and quality standards. A PE license is preferred; travel for field support is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 6+ years in HV/MV substations.
• Experience with substation design, commissioning, or maintenance; protective relays knowledge helpful.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC).

Responsibilities

• Support design, installation and commissioning of substation and power distribution systems.
• Review designs, equipment submittals, and protection schemes.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and modifications.
• Conduct energization activities, relay testing, and SCADA integration.
• Investigate events and contribute to root cause analyses; develop diagrams and grounding plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field engineering

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

EPMS/BMS

Relay testing equipment

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior Substation Field Engineer to support high-voltage and medium-voltage substations across remote and on-site environments. You will aid design, commissioning, and operation to meet mission-critical performance targets, resolving complex electrical issues and improving system reliability.

You will engage with utilities, EPCs, and vendors while maintaining safety and quality standards. A PE license is preferred; travel for field support is expected.