Description
**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation
**Req ID:** 485525
**Program Overview:**
Are you a student graduating between December 2025 and May
2026 with an associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering,
electrical power, instrumentation, or similar program? Launch your career with
Siemens as a field service engineer supporting our Low Voltage (LV) and Medium
Voltage (MV) switchgear and distribution systems. Join our LV/MV Field Service
Engineering Development Program and gain hands-on expertise in one of the
industry’s most critical areas.
The LV/MV Field Service Engineering Development Program
positions you as an integral member of Siemens Industry, Inc.’s Smart
Infrastructure – Electrification & Automation (E&A) team. This one-year
development program features a structured learning pathway combining classroom
training with extensive field experience across the United States, exposing you
to both voltage classes and their diverse applications.
**Role Description:**
**Phase 1 – Online and Classroom Onboarding and ProductFamiliarization (1 month):**
+ ExtensiveEnvironmental, Health and, Safety (EHS) online and in person training
+ Structuredtraining at SI EA Wendell, NC headquarters led by Power Academy
+ Safetycertifications and equipment fundamentals for both LV and MV systems
**Phase 2 – Introductory FieldExperience (2 months):**
+ Travelacross the U.S. supporting field service operations
+ Shadowexperienced field service engineers on customer sites
+ Hands-onexperience with LV and MV switchgear installation, commissioning, andmaintenance
+ Real-worldexposure to utility, industrial, and commercial applications
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Install,test, and commission LV and MV switchgear systems
+ Performpreventive and corrective maintenance on both voltage classes
+ Troubleshootequipment issues in customer environments
+ Providetechnical support to customers across diverse industries
+ Documentwork and maintain comprehensive service records
+ Ensurecompliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
+ Supportequipment diagnostics and performance optimization
+ Assistwith factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
+ Participatein equipment commissioning and startup activities
**Phase 3 – Online and Classroom Product Training and SoftSkills Training (1 month):**
+ Focuson switchgear design, operation, and maintenance
+ Circuitbreaker technology and maintenance procedures
+ Powerdistribution optimization across voltage classes
+ Loadmanagement and protection coordination
+ Equipmentlifecycle management
+ Maintenancebest practices and predictive diagnostics
+ Introductionto Siemens relays
**Phase 4 – Field Training and Demonstration of learnedskills (3 months)**
+ Travelacross the U.S. supporting field service operations
+ Shadowexperienced field service engineers on customer sites
+ Hands-onexperience with LV and MV switchgear installation, commissioning, andmaintenance
+ Real-worldexposure to utility, industrial, and commercial applications
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Install,test, and commission LV and MV switchgear systems
+ Performpreventive and corrective maintenance on both voltage classes
+ Troubleshootequipment issues in customer environments
+ Providetechnical support to customers across diverse industries
+ Documentwork and maintain comprehensive service records
+ Ensurecompliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
+ Supportequipment diagnostics and performance optimization
+ Assistwith factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
+ Participatein equipment commissioning and startup activities
**Phase 5 – LV/MV Automation & Controls (1 month):**
+ Focuson control systems and automation across voltage classes
+ HMIand RTU integration and troubleshooting
+ Communicationprotocols and networking (Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3)
+ SCADAsystem integration and commissioning
+ Microgridand distributed energy resource (DER) controls
+ Systemintegration and commissioning procedures
+ Remotemonitoring and diagnostics
**Phase** **6 – FinalField Training with senior FSE’s (1 month):**
+ Travelacross the U.S. supporting field service operations
+ Shadowexperienced field service engineers on customer sites
+ Hands-onexperience with LV and MV switchgear installation, commissioning, andmaintenance
+ Real-worldexposure to utility, industrial, and commercial applications
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Install,test, and commission LV and MV switchgear systems
+ Performpreventive and corrective maintenance on both voltage classes
+ Troubleshootequipment issues in customer environments
+ Providetechnical support to customers across diverse industries
+ Documentwork and maintain comprehensive service records
+ Ensurecompliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
+ Supportequipment diagnostics and performance optimization
+ Assistwith factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
+ Participatein equipment commissioning and startup activities
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Associate’sor Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from anaccredited institution, graduating Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
+ Passionateabout hands-on technical work and problem-solving
+ Excellentcommunication and teamwork skills
+ Abilityto start full-time employment in January 2026 or June 2026
+ Willingto travel up to 80%
+ Legallyauthorized for employment in the United States without current or futureemployer-sponsored work authorization
+ Validdriver’s license and ability to drive to customer sites
+ Physicalability to perform field work (climbing, lifting, working at heights withproper safety equipment)
+ Abilityto obtain and maintain electrical safety certifications
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experienceor coursework in power systems and electrical distribution
+ Familiaritywith electrical safety standards and practices
+ Interestin utility or industrial electrical systems
+ Basicunderstanding of control systems or automation
+ Previousinternship or field experience in electrical engineering
**What You’ll Gain:**
+ **ExclusiveProgram:** Only 12 engineers selected for January 2026 Cohort
+ **ComprehensiveExperience:** Hands-on work on actual customer installations andmaintenance projects across both LV and MV systems
+ **DiverseApplications:** Experience with utilities, industrial facilities,data centers, renewable energy, and commercial installations
+ **Mentorship:** Guidancefrom seasoned field service professionals with expertise in both voltageclasses
+ **ComprehensiveTraining:** Technical certifications and safety training
+ **FinancialBenefits:**
+ Competitivesalary: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
+ **CareerGrowth:** Opportunity to transition to full field service engineerrole or pursue advancement into solutions engineering, relocation assistance and annual 5% Incentive
+ **IndustryCertifications:** Support for obtaining NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, andmanufacturer-specific certifications
**Technical Training Content:**
**Fundamentals (Applicable to LV & MV):**
+ SiemensLV/MV Product Portfolio Overview
+ ElectricalSafety (NFPA 70E & OSHA 30)
+ EquipmentIsolation and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Procedures
+ BasicElectrical Theory and Power Systems
+ Voltageclass differences and applications
+ Arcflash hazard analysis and PPE requirements
+ Electricaltesting equipment operation and safety
**LV/MV Switchgear & Distribution Systems Track:**
+ LowVoltage (LV) Switchgear Technology:
+ Circuitbreaker operation and maintenance
+ Buswayand distribution systems
+ Loadcenters and panelboards
+ Protectivedevices and coordination
+ MediumVoltage (MV) Switchgear Technology:
+ MVcircuit breaker types and operation
+ Vacuumand SF6 technology
+ Groundingand earthing systems
+ Transformerintegration and protection
+ Cabletermination and testing
+ CommonTopics:
+ Powerdistribution systems and topology
+ Loadflow analysis and optimization
+ Preventivemaintenance procedures
+ Diagnostictesting and troubleshooting
+ Thermalimaging and condition monitoring
+ Customercommunication and service documentation
+ Fieldtesting with portable equipment (megohmmeter, power factor, insulationresistance)
**LV/MV Automation & Controls Track:**
+ ControlSystem Fundamentals (LV & MV applications)
+ HMIConfiguration and Operation
+ RTUProgramming and Integration
+ CommunicationProtocols:
+ Modbus(RTU and TCP)
+ IEC61850 (Power System Communication)
+ DNP3(Utility SCADA)
+ MQTTand industrial IoT
+ AdvancedTopics:
+ SCADAsystem integration and commissioning
+ Microgridcontrol and optimization
+ DistributedEnergy Resource (DER) management
+ Renewableenergy integration (solar, wind)
+ Loadshedding and demand response systems
+ Remotemonitoring and diagnostics
+ Cybersecuritybasics for industrial systems
+ Systemcommissioning procedures
**Application Areas You’ll Support:**
+ **UtilitySubstations:** Distribution and transmission substations
+ **IndustrialFacilities:** Manufacturing plants, refineries, mining operations
+ **DataCenters:** Critical power distribution and backup systems
+ **RenewableEnergy:** Solar farms, wind turbines, battery storage systems
+ **CommercialBuildings:** High-rise buildings, hospitals, universities
+ **Microgrids:** Islandingcapable systems with distributed generation
+ **ElectricVehicle Infrastructure:** Charging stations and fleet operations
**Post-Program Opportunities:**
Upon successful completion, participants will:
+ Transitionto full Field Service Engineer positions
+ Haveopportunity to relocate to regional service centers (Phoenix, Denver, orother locations)
+ Continuementorship and professional development
+ Potentialadvancement to Senior Field Service Engineer or Technical Specialist roles
+ Opportunityto specialize further in either LV or MV systems
+ Pathwayto Solutions Engineering or Technical Sales positions
+ Relocationassistance provided by Siemens
$60,000 $80,000
**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** Customer Services
