Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Benefits and culture

Siemens offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, along with a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. This onsite role is based in St. Rose, LA and supports customers across the region, with opportunities for substantial national travel.

• Compensation: USD 91,463 - 156,794 per year, with a target incentive of 10% of base salary. Actual wages may vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Benefits: Health and wellness benefits are provided.
• Culture: Commitment to equity and inclusion within a diverse global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and start up low- and medium-voltage distribution equipment (approximately 480 V to 15 kV), including switchgear and breakers.
• Perform hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of protection and control relays from multiple vendors, such as SEL, GE Multilin, and Siemens SIPROTEC.
• Use relay testing equipment and software tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble, DIGSI, Protection Suite) for commissioning and fault isolation.
• Support protection and control systems from several manufacturers, including Siemens SIPROTEC, SEL, and GE Multilin.
• Develop switching procedures, methods of procedure (MOPs), and provide guidance on electrical safety practices.
• Support greenfield and brownfield installations, warranty responses, maintenance activities, and retrofit projects across the United States.
• Document work performed, test results, and system conditions through clear technical reporting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of experience in low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear.
• 8+ years of experience in protection and control relay commissioning and troubleshooting.
• 8+ years of experience with relay testing equipment and software (e.g., Omicron test sets, Doble 6150, DIGSI, Protection Suite).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical control circuit troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment.
• 8+ years of field-based commissioning and testing in industrial, utility, or power distribution environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50-60% nationally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.