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5d ago

Field Service Engineer - Electrical Services

Siemens New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA

5d ago

$91k - $157k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Electrical Safety Electrical Testing

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Job Description

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.

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