Senior Field Service Engineer - MV/HV Switchgear

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Travel compensation

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves leading field service activities for medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems, ensuring safety and quality execution while mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of field experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. Occasional travel is required, making this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible field experience with MV/HV switchgear and systems.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E/OSHA).
• Demonstrated ability to manage on‑site execution for complex service events.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution for switchgear installation and service.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and acceptance testing.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Expert-level troubleshooting skills

Strong customer communication skills

Ability to lead incident response

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Breaker test sets

Digital multimeters

Laptop-based relay configuration software

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves leading field service activities for medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems, ensuring safety and quality execution while mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of field experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. Occasional travel is required, making this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional.