Senior Field Service Engineer: Power Distribution & Protection

Siemens; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Portland, OR, is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment. This role requires deep protection and control experience, traveling up to 80% across North America and supporting multiple manufacturers.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years in field service, a relevant electrical engineering degree, and the ability to work independently on complex systems in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of experience in low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Relay testing equipment and software experience.
• Field-based commissioning in industrial/utility environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% (national travel).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and start up MV/LV power distribution equipment at customer sites.
• Develop and execute test plans for protection and control relay systems.
• Perform hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting with relay test equipment and software.
• Support protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers.
• Create switching procedures and electrical safety guidance.
• Support greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, and retrofits.
• Document test results and system conditions with clear reporting.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Protection & control

Relay testing equipment

Field service engineering

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years field service experience

Tools

Omicron test sets

Doble 6150

DIGSI

Protection Suite

Job description

Siemens in Portland, OR, is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment. This role requires deep protection and control experience, traveling up to 80% across North America and supporting multiple manufacturers.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years in field service, a relevant electrical engineering degree, and the ability to work independently on complex systems in