Field Service Engineer - High Voltage
Power your career with hands-on fieldwork in high-voltage equipment. Travel, innovate, and make an impact with a global energy leader.
Multiple U.S. locations: Las Vegas, NV | Hillsboro, OR | Westford/Boston, MA | Johns Creek, GA
Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with entities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a global leader in power and technology, to hire Field Service Engineer for their U.S. Service team. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring up to 80% travel to customer sites, supporting high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).
Role Overview
The Field Service Engineer will plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of high-voltage equipment. This position requires immediate availability for first-response field operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform field service operations to resolve both routine and complex technical issues.
- Install, commission, and maintain high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–550kV).
- Supervise contractors and electricians provided by the company or customer.
- Conduct field testing (SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance, etc.).
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment using advanced test tools.
- Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and make technical recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Travel up to 80%, working in varied environments and non-standard schedules.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations and equipment (>69kV), including supervising installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Proven experience working with SF₆ circuit breakers.
- Experience working with power utilities, substations, and transformers.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Familiarity with operating test equipment such as CB timers, power factor testers, TTR, CT testers, and Meggers.
- Knowledge of Windows applications.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).
Sperton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Role
- Other
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- United States
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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