What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Field Service Engineer position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join Siemens Energy as an Excitation Field Service Engineer in Alpharetta, GA, and play a critical role in supporting reliable power generation across North America. You’ll provide expert technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for excitation systems used in power plants and industrial facilities. This position combines hands-on field work with problem-solving and customer engagement.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
Join Siemens Energy as an Excitation Field Service Engineer in Alpharetta, GA, and play a critical role in supporting reliable power generation across North America. You’ll provide expert technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for excitation systems used in power plants and industrial facilities. This position combines hands-on field work with problem-solving and customer engagement.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of excitation systems.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to both hardware and software components.
- Provide technical support and training to customers on operation, maintenance, and best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
- Prepare detailed service reports, documentation, and recommendations for internal and customer use.
- Ensure full compliance with Siemens Energy and customer safety standards at all times.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in excitation and control systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 years of field service experience, preferably with excitation systems or power generation equipment.
- Proven experience in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of excitation systems (Siemens Energy or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of control systems, power plant operations, and use of diagnostic/test tools.
- Ability to work independently in the field with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently (domestic and international). Valid driver’s license required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave