Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Position Location:

This role supports our St. Rose, LA location which serves customers throughout the greater St. Rose, LA area.

About the Role

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!

We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (approximately 480V–15kV), including switchgear and breakers
• Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens SIPROTEC)
• Perform hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting using relay testing equipment and software tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble, DIGSI, Protection Suite)
• Support protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers, including Siemens SIPROTEC, SEL, and GE Multilin
• Develop switching procedures, methods of procedure (MOPs), and provide guidance on electrical safety practices
• Support greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance activities, and retrofit projects across the U.S.
• Document work performed, test results, and system conditions through clear technical reporting

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required
• Senior Level Engineer will have 8+ years of experience with the following:
• Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear
• Protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting
• Relay testing equipment and software (e.g., Omicron test sets, Doble 6150, DIGSI, Protection Suite)
• Electrical control circuit troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment
• Field-based commissioning and testing in industrial, utility, or power distribution environments
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of field service experience commissioning and troubleshooting power distribution systems
• Experience with high-voltage or SF6 gas circuit breakers
• Relevant certifications or safety training (e.g., NICET, NETA, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MSHA 46/48, TWIC)

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50-60% (national travel)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html