Senior Field Service Engineer: Electrical Substation Lead

Vertiv Group Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Field Engineer to supervise field service teams, perform advanced electrical troubleshooting, and lead large-scale projects including generator tests and substation commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of NEC and industry standards, travel flexibility, and the ability to develop tests, prepare proposals, and deliver clear reports. This on-site position is in California with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSEE/BSME with six years field experience, or acceptable military/technical school credentials with related experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and industry standards; travel required.
• Experience supervising large projects and interfacing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.

Skills

Field service leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Electrical codes NEC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate of Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent

High school or equivalent with extensive experience

Tools

Testing equipment operation

MS Office / reporting tools

Power systems analysis

Job description

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Field Engineer to supervise field service teams, perform advanced electrical troubleshooting, and lead large-scale projects including generator tests and substation commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of NEC and industry standards, travel flexibility, and the ability to develop tests, prepare proposals, and deliver clear reports. This on-site position is in California with competitive benefits.