Field Service Engineer

Overview

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Siemens enables sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers and integrating the real and digital worlds. Our people drive a thriving business, and we support growth through a diverse, global team.

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Position: Field Service Engineer. This position will be based in Reno, NV.

• Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment (approximately 480V–38kV), including switch gear and breakers
• Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens SIPROTEC)
• Use industry-standard test equipment and software (such as Omicron and Doble test sets, relay configuration and protection software) to validate system performance
• Support greenfield and brownfield projects through commissioning, maintenance, emergency response, and corrective troubleshooting
• Analyze test results, assess equipment condition, and document findings through clear, accurate field reports
• Work with customers, partners, and internal teams to provide technical support, training, and consulting as needed
• Travel extensively to job sites across the U.S. to support field execution and project demands

• High School diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Field-based commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems
• Protection and control relays (SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens SIPROTEC) and associated configuration software
• Relay testing equipment such as Omicron and/or Doble test sets
• Low- and medium-voltage switch gear, breakers, and electrical control circuits
• Interpreting test data, assessing equipment condition, and producing clear technical documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 80% domestically (higher travel may be required if not Reno-based)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Additional field service experience in transmission, distribution, or apparatus testing environments
• Experience commissioning specific relay models (e.g., SEL 751 or similar), with detailed hands-on exposure
• Knowledge of high-voltage and SF6 gas circuit breakers
• Industry certifications or training such as NETA, NICET, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MSHA 46/48, or TWIC card

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Siemens values a diverse workforce and is committed to equitable opportunities. We welcome you to bring your authentic self.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits. Pay range: $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 5% of base salary. Actual wage offers vary by budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and location.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Locations mentioned in this job description include Phoenix, Arizona;
Charlotte, North Carolina, in addition to Reno, Nevada.