Field Engineer II & III (1148512)

Location: Ambler, PA

Pay

$100,000.00 USD Annually - $175,000.00 USD Annually

About the role

Advance field operations through hands-on testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high, medium, and low-voltage electrical apparatus in substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, inspect, and maintain SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, pad-mounted and GSU transformers, instrument transformers, grounding systems, station batteries, and manual or motor-operated switches.
• Lead field crews through testing and commissioning protocols, analyze diagnostic results against electrical theory to validate performance, and verify equipment readiness for system energization.
• Serve as the primary field resource for diagnosing complex electrical and equipment failures using single-line diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct job-site safety briefings, enforce strict PPE protocols in substation settings, and apply Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) techniques to minimize operational risk.
• Compile field test reports, document equipment discrepancies, and deliver actionable recommendations for corrective actions.
• Direct on-site technicians, provide technical oversight, and support the professional development of junior engineering staff.
• Identify operational lessons learned to inform standard updates, improve continuous field processes, and enhance overall system reliability.