Senior Field Service Controls Engineer — Power & Automation

MSHS Pacific Power Group

Kent (WA)

On-site

USD 48,216 - 61,992

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Training and career development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MSHS Pacific Power Group in Kent, WA is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer – Controls (Level 3) to support power generation and industrial control systems in the field. This hands-on, customer-facing role focuses on troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting complex control and automation systems in operational environments.

Candidates with power generation, marine, industrial automation, or military technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in power generation, industrial automation, marine systems, or heavy industrial environments.
Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting capability.
Experience working independently in customer-facing field service roles.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostics and fault finding across electrical, mechanical, and control systems
Install, commission, and support control systems and automation equipment
Read and interpret electrical and control schematics
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to customers and internal teams
Support in-house system testing and control system builds
Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians in field and shop environments
Act as a technical escalation resource for service execution and customer support
Prepare accurate service reports and documentation
Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
Work overtime, including nights or weekends, as required