Field service engineer - high voltage

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. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring up to 85% 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 85%, working in varied environments and non-standard schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations and equipment (>69kV), including supervising installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with SF₆ circuit breakers/gas systems is highly desirable.
• 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.