Transformer Service Engineer III

Siemens Energy; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opps

Company paid Health and wellness

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Transformer Service Engineer to provide technical guidance, engineering oversight, and field support for warranty and TFA projects. The role involves reviewing test data, developing scopes of work, troubleshooting field issues, and delivering repair recommendations with 24/7 support.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least eight years in field service for transformers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years as a Field Service Engineer in transformer-related environments.
• Extensive knowledge of power transformer design, manufacture, and testing.
• Strong expertise in transformer electrical testing (Doble PF, TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, CT testing).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop technical solutions.
• Proficient in interpreting schematics, factory test reports, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and on-site support for transformer warranty and TFA projects, including troubleshooting, testing, repairs, condition assessments, and root cause analyses.
• Develop and review warranty scopes of work, field service procedures, and SOPs.
• Analyze test data and field assessments to develop technical recommendations and root cause analyses.
• Provide remote and on-site electrical testing support (Doble PF, TTR, CT testing).
• Collaborate with factories, field teams, and customers to resolve discrepancies and improve quality.
• Provide 24/7 engineering support and maintain safety culture.

Skills

Field service

Root cause analyses

Transformer testing

Schematic interpretation

Technical documentation

Independent work

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Windows software

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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