Transformer Service Engineer III

Siemens Energy; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Transformer Service Engineer to provide technical guidance, engineering oversight, and field support for transformer warranty and TFA projects. You will review test data, develop scopes of work, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires about 25% travel (including international), non-standard schedules, and on-call support; collaboration with factories, customers, and project teams will be essential, along with timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Excellent technical communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows-based software, and Adobe Pro is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, engineering oversight, and field support for transformer warranty and TFA projects.
• Review transformer test data, develop and review scopes of work, troubleshoot field issues, and perform root-cause analyses.
• Develop repair recommendations and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Technical communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Transformer Service Engineer, you will provide technical guidance, engineering oversight, and field support for transmission and distribution power transformer warranty and Technical Field Assistant (TFA) projects. Your day may include reviewing transformer test data, developing and reviewing scopes of work, troubleshooting field issues, performing condition and component assessments, and developing repair recommendations and root cause analyses. You will work closely with transformer field service teams, factories, customers, project managers, and supporting functions to resolve technical issues and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and industry standards. This role requires approximately 25% travel, including international travel, and may include non-standard schedules, field assignments, and 24/7 on-call technical support.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Provide technical guidance and on-site support for transformer warranty and TFA projects, including troubleshooting, testing, repairs, condition assessments, and resolution of complex field issues.

Develop and review warranty scopes of work, field service procedures, and SOPs to ensure technical requirements, safety considerations, and customer expectations are met.

Analyze transformer test data, factory test reports, damage and non-conformance information, and field assessments to develop technical recommendations and root cause analyses.

Provide remote and on-site technical support for transformer electrical testing, including Doble Power Factor, TTR, Winding Resistance, Insulation Resistance, and CT Testing.

Collaborate with transformer factories, field service teams, project management, customers, and supporting functions to resolve technical discrepancies, communicate field recommendations, and drive quality and continuous improvement.

Provide timely technical documentation, project reports, management updates, and 24/7 engineering support while promoting a strong safety culture and Siemens Energy best practices.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Minimum 8 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer working for a transformer manufacturer/factory, generating facility, power utility, or related environment.

Extensive knowledge of power transformer design, manufacturing, application, installation, testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, components, and failure modes.

Strong expertise in transformer electrical testing and results interpretation, including Doble Power Factor, TTR, Winding Resistance, Insulation Resistance, and CT Testing.

Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, develop technical solutions, write and review warranty scopes of work and SOPs, and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, factory test reports, and technical manuals.

Excellent technical communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments; proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows-based software, and Adobe Pro. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Passport and DOD Security Clearance required; willingness to travel approximately 25% internationally and provide 24/7 on-call support.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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