Senior Electrical Power Systems Field Technician

Siemens; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an Electrical Service Specialist to perform startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical power systems. The role involves installation, testing, and servicing of switchgear, transformers, and related equipment at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with electrical testing and protective relays, plus travel up to 50%. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and ability to obtain thermography certification.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical testing, including primary current injection, resistance, dielectric and thermal scans on medium and low-voltage systems.
• 5+ years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC/DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, PF testing, and other power system tests.
• Experience interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays.
• Reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports.
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with arc flash/shock hazards of high voltage equipment (Siemens GIS/AIS, etc.).
• Awareness of ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems and service jobs and service agreements.
• Install wiring and perform emergency troubleshooting of power distribution products and third-party equipment.
• Provide onsite technical support in design, development, installation, and maintenance of complex equipment and systems.
• Conduct site surveys to develop base or installation design plans.
• Provide instructions to customer personnel, train them to operate and maintain complex equipment, and provide expert technical assistance.
• Plan and estimate labor, material costs, and transportation for complex proposals; review drawings and installation schematics.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Power systems

High voltage testing

Field service

Customer training

Education

Associate Degree

AVO/NETA/NICET certifications

Tools

Electrical test sets

Multimeters/PME tools

Power quality meters

Job description

Siemens is seeking an Electrical Service Specialist to perform startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical power systems. The role involves installation, testing, and servicing of switchgear, transformers, and related equipment at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with electrical testing and protective relays, plus travel up to 50%. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.