Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Location: New Orleans

** Job Family:
** Buildings

** Req :
** 507977

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* Position Location:

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

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?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfect places that improve people's lives.

** Transform the everyday with us!*
* 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.

** As a Field Service Engineer, you will:*
* + 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

** You will make an impact with these qualifications:*
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Basic Qualifications:

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+ High School Diploma or GED required

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** 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:

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+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

+ 10+ years of field service experience commissioning and troubleshooting power distribution systems

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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)

** Ready to create your own journey?*
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Join us today!

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