Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Job Family: Buildings

Req : 507977

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

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer
. In this hands‑on, field‑based role, you’ll support customers by commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting power distribution and protection systems across a wide range of industrial environments. The role is highly travel‑oriented and focused on medium‑and high‑impact field execution, with opportunities to work on both greenfield and brownfield projects nationwide. This position supports Siemens’ Electrification Automation business and plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable system performance for our customers.

• Install, test, commission, and start up low‑and medium‑voltage power distribution equipment (approximately 480V–15kV), including switch gear 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 providing 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

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 switch gear
• 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
• 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

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)

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

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.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full‑time

Category: Customer Services