Senior Field Service Engineer – Power Distribution

Siemens; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer for the Electrification Automation group. You will lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage distribution equipment at customer sites across North America, with heavy travel and hands-on responsibility.

The role requires deep protection and control experience in industrial or utility environments, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to develop test plans and report results

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field experience with LV/MV power distribution, switchgear, and protection and control relays.
• Experience with relay testing equipment and software (Omicron, Doble, DIGSI).
• Willingness to travel up to 80% across North America and work onsite in Portland.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and startup LV/MV equipment at customer sites.
• Develop and execute test plans for protection and control relay systems.
• Perform hands-on commissioning using relay testing hardware and software.
• Support protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers.
• Document work and report test results clearly.
• Assist with greenfield and brownfield installations and warranty work.

Skills

LV/MV power distribution

Protection & control relay

Relay testing equipment

Field-based commissioning

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel up to 80%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Omicron test sets

Doble 6150

DIGSI

Protection Suite

Job description

Siemens in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer for the Electrification Automation group. You will lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage distribution equipment at customer sites across North America, with heavy travel and hands-on responsibility.

The role requires deep protection and control experience in industrial or utility environments, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to develop test plans and report results