Senior Field Service Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Systems Engineer
The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for performing field activities related to Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, and other process facilities. This role focuses on the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and servicing of PLC and SCADA systems, network and communication equipment, instrumentation, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and electrical power distribution equipment.
Asaseniormemberofthefieldteam,thispositionprovidesleadership,technical direction,andhands-onmentorshiptoother
Engineer sand
Technicians,ensuringahighstandardoftechnicalexecutionandprofessionaldevelopment.
The Senior Field Service Engineerensuresallworkisperformedsafely ,efficiently,andinaccordancewithcompanystandards,contract requirements,andprojectschedules.
Therolecollaboratescloselywithprojectengineers,project managers,internalsupportstaff,contractors,andclientstoensuresuccessfulprojectdeliveryandapositivecustomerexperience.
Essentialdutiesandotherresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,the following:
Control System Startupand Loop Tests
Perform inspections,start-upandtroubleshootingofUL
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Control
PanelsandSCADASystems.
- ConductcompletelooptestingfromfieldinstrumentsthroughPLCsandSCADA.
- Execute full system, strategy, and operational testing of complete control system infrastructure including testing and modifications to PLC Programs, SCADA Graphics, OIT Programs, and Network Configurations.
Communication sand Networking
- Configure and troubleshoot devices/networks that utilize fieldbus technologies such as HART and Profibus.
Control System Maintenance and Service
- Provide on-going service and support to clients on control system software and hardware. Modify programs and configurations to meet client and project needs. Perform patch and security updates.
Instrumentation
- Calibrate, configure, and service flow, level, pressure, and analytical instruments commonly found in water and wastewater facilities (e.g., Suspended Solids, CL2/Chemical, pH, DO, and related sensors).
Electrical and Power
- Startup,test,andtroubleshootMCCs,VFDs,ATSs,andpowerdistributionequipmentupto
480V. - Adjustmotorprotection,breakerandoverloadsettings.
Field Investigation sand Other Job Duties
- Conductfieldinvestigations,data collection,andassessmentstosupportdetaileddesignwork
- Perform Job Safety Meetings ,Job Hazard Analyses ,andcomplywithOSHAstandards.
- Train and mentor of Field Engineers. Provide training to the customer on operation and maintenance of companyprovidedequipmentandsystems.
- Provideas-builtdocumentationredlinesforproject
Operations and Maintenance Manuals . - Lead Witnessed Site Acceptance Testing .Filloutalltestandcalibrationdocumentation.
- Provide Daily Service Reports, document issues, coordinate follow-up actions, and maintain service tracking systems.
- Performotherrelatedandassociateddutiesasassignedbythe Team Leadand Manager
Traveland Hours
- Work hours vary based on customer and site requirements; may include working shift rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Participateina
24/7/365on-callrotationfortechnicalsupportandafter-hoursemergencyrepairservice.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.
RequiredEducation and Experience:
- Programming and configuration of PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems within the municipal water and wastewater industry.
- Fieldexperienceincommissioning,startup,andmaintenanceofelectricalandcontrolsystemswithinthe
municipalwaterandwastewaterindustry. - Workingknowledgeo…
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