Transformer Service Engineer II

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Transformer Component Engineer, you will provide technical engineering support and subject matter expertise to the Transformer Field Service organization for transmission and distribution power transformers and associated monitoring and auxiliary equipment. Your day may include evaluating transformer test data, troubleshooting components, supporting field repairs and installations, developing technical recommendations, and providing technical guidance to field service teams and customers.

You will collaborate with field service engineers, project managers, factories, and customers while supporting technical reports, procedures, training, and quality improvement initiatives. This role requires approximately 25% travel, including international travel, and may involve non-standard schedules and work in varying field environments.

Provide technical expertise and field support for transformer monitoring and auxiliary components, including Transformer Temperature Monitors, SEL Relays, DGA Monitors, Bushing Monitors, and OLTC motor controllers.

Evaluate transformer condition and performance by reviewing electrical test data, field assessments, factory test reports, and failure information; develop technical recommendations and root cause analyses.

Provide on-site and virtual technical support to field service teams and customers, including troubleshooting, installation, integration, testing, repair, and technical training.

Develop field service procedures, work instructions, job directives, technical reports, project summaries, and lessons learned while ensuring work meets Siemens Energy, customer, and applicable industry standards.

Collaborate with transformer factories, engineering, project management, sales, field service, and customers to resolve technical discrepancies, support proposals and RFP/RFQ responses, and drive quality, innovation, and best practices.

Promote a strong safety culture while providing timely technical support, making sound engineering decisions, and supporting field service operations, including virtual 24/7 technical assistance when required.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required;
Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer working for an OEM, generating facility, power utility, or related environment.

Strong knowledge of power transformers, transformer monitoring and auxiliary equipment, electrical testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, repair, and failure modes.

Experience programming SEL relays and troubleshooting serial/IP-connected devices, low-voltage AC/DC circuits, transducers, and mA indication signals; formal SEL training preferred.

Strong technical communication, presentation, documentation, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis and develop technical solutions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows-based software, AutoCAD, and Adobe Pro, with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, scopes of work, and technical manuals; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Passport and DOD Security Clearance required.

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.

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…