HV Site Engineer

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Field Service Technician reports into the Grid Technology Service Substation Upgrades business. Field Service Technicians are responsible for the environmentally safe performance of in‑service high voltage substations. Execute technical field assignments involving the monitoring, service, and/or repair of substation equipment. May recommend corrective measures to improve field service operations and customer service. May be assigned other work, individually, or as part of a larger electrical substation or power plant project.

Reports directly to Field Service Manager.

Often requires extensive travel and non‑standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions. The successful applicant will be required to be on site three days a week, ten hours per day, and be on call 24/7 with a one‑to‑two hour on‑site response time in the event of an emergency. If a problem occurs or an alarm is triggered, the technician will notify client personnel, O&M as needed, and collaborate/troubleshoot with Siemens Engineering Subject Matter Expert on active alarms or problems at hand.

• Supervise and coordinate service projects at job sites, managing contractors and field teams.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault analysis, and equipment repair using your knowledge and experience.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance performance, customer satisfaction, and safety compliance.
• Communicate professionally regarding safety, security, environmental incidents, or near misses, and follow/enforce Siemens EHS policies.
• Complete time, expense, and field service job reports using online tools or software.
• Collaborate with customers and project partners to execute work safely, efficiently, and within scope, supporting proposals, planning, and workforce requirements.
• Ensure all activities are performed in a timely, cost‑effective, and compliant manner.

• Prior experience in substation installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair preferred; training available for the right candidate.
• OHSA 30‑hour certification and experience working on construction sites.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Self‑motivated, hardworking, team‑oriented, and dedicated.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically or as required by projects.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

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 approximately 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 innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company‑paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave