Senior Field Service Engineer - MV/HV Switchgear

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities on medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems. The role emphasizes installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modernization with on-site leadership and safety compliance.

You will work directly with customers and project teams, mentor junior staff, and drive quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible field experience with MV/HV switchgear, breakers, and protection & control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and manage on‑site execution for complex commissioning/service events.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E/OSHA or local equivalents), including LOTO and arc‑flash risk controls.
• Proven experience reading and troubleshooting schematics, wiring diagrams, and one‑lines.
• Ability to write clear field reports and maintain accurate test documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution for switchgear installation, commissioning, and service.
• Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for equipment and protection/control issues.
• Execute and/or direct acceptance, maintenance, and condition‑based testing.
• Perform protection relay commissioning and end‑to‑end verification.
• Interpret and redline electrical drawings/schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and one‑lines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and lead on‑site safety briefings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control wiring, interlocks, auxiliaries, close/trip circuits, charging motors, heaters, and communications.
• Direct corrective maintenance and repair activities, including breaker overhaul support, mechanism adjustments, alignment, lubrication, SF6 handling (if applicable), and component replacement.
• Provide technical leadership during outages, turnarounds, and critical recovery events; communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Produce high‑quality field service reports, test records, punch lists, commissioning checklists, and nonconformance documentation; close out actions with customer sign‑off.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineering, factory, and supply chain on parts identification, RMA/warranty, technical escalations, and root cause analysis.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers/technicians; review work quality, coach troubleshooting approach, and enforce standards.
• Support customer training and knowledge transfer (operational checks, basic maintenance, safety considerations).
• Identify upsell/modernization opportunities (retrofill, protection upgrades, digital monitoring) and communicate leads through appropriate channels.

Skills

MV/HV switchgear

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Schematic reading

Relay testing

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's/associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Breaker test sets

Relay test equipment

Digital multimeters

Clamp meters

Document control software

Job description

Forgent Power is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer to lead complex field service activities on medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems. The role emphasizes installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modernization with on-site leadership and safety compliance.

You will work directly with customers and project teams, mentor junior staff, and drive quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement.