Field Service Engineer

Job :
Portland, Oregon, United States of America Salary: $91,463 - $156,794

Company:
Siemens
Field Service Engineer

Job

521966

Posted since

28-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Customer Services

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

Portland
- Oregon
- United States of America
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. 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?

Transform the everyday with us!

This role supports the Electrification Automation (EA) business by delivering hands-on field expertise for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems. The Senior Field Service Engineer will lead installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for complex electrical equipment while supporting customers across North America. This is a highly technical, travel-focused role requiring deep protection and control experience in industrial and utility environments.

We are looking for a senior level Field Service Engineer. This position will be based in Portland, OR area.

You’ll make a difference by:

Installing, testing, commissioning, and starting up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (480V–38kV) at customer sites

Developing and executing test plans for complex protection and control relay systems, including troubleshooting and system validation

Performing hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting using relay testing equipment and software tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble, DIGSI, Protection Suite)
Supporting protection and control systems from multiple manufacturers, including Siemens SIPROTEC, SEL, and GE Multilin Developing switching procedures, methods of procedure (MOPs), and providing guidance on electrical safety practices

Supporting greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance activities, and retrofit projects across the U.S.Documenting work performed, test results, and system conditions through clear technical reporting

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required8+ 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 80% (national travel)
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

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)
Experience supporting large-scale industrial, utility, or data center power projects

About Siemens:

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