Field Service Engineer, L5
On-siteReno, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Lead field execution for switchgear installation, commissioning, and service, including air-insulated, gas-insulated, and metal-clad systems. Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for equipment faults, execute acceptance testing, and validate protection relay settings per approved drawings. Interpret electrical schematics, troubleshoot control wiring issues, and direct corrective maintenance for breakers and mechanisms. Provide technical leadership during outages, ensure compliance with safety protocols like LOTO and arc-flash standards, and mentor junior engineers. Produce field service reports, test records, and punch lists to close out actions with customer sign-off. Coordinate with project managers and engineering teams on parts identification and root cause analysis. Travel 50–80% to customer facilities, including industrial plants and substations, with potential nights, weekends, and emergency call-outs.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent practical experience
- Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible field experience with MV/HV switchgear, breakers, and protection & control systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and manage on-site execution for complex commissioning/service events
- Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E/OSHA or local equivalents), including LOTO and arc-flash risk controls
- Proven experience reading and troubleshooting schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-lines
- Ability to write clear field reports and maintain accurate test documentation
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel as required
- Must be able to wear required PPE (arc-rated clothing, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection as needed)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and move test equipment and tools
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb ladders/stairs, and work at heights for extended periods
- Ability to differentiate conductor colors/indicator states and read instruments/displays
Desired Qualifications
- Experience commissioning digital protection relays and IEC 61850/GOOSE networks (where applicable)
- Experience with power system studies interface (coordination, short circuit, arc-flash labels) and field validation
- Familiarity with major relay platforms (e.g., SEL, GE/Multilin, ABB/Hitachi, Siemens) and breaker OEMs
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