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Electrical Services Specialist

Siemens

Multiple U.S. locationsFull-time$57–98K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$57–98K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Electrical Service Specialists perform startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage electrical power systems. The role supports customer sites through installation and checkout, emergency troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, technical support, customer training, and project planning. The position travels to customer sites in Reno, Nevada, and requires availability for emergency and relief assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting, requiredElectrical Repair, requiredElectrical Testing, requiredPrimary Current Injection Testing, requiredResistance Testing, requiredDielectric Testing, requiredThermal Scanning, requiredAC and DC High-Potential Testing, requiredTransformer Turns Ratio Testing, requiredTransformer Power Factor Testing, requiredProtective Relay Configuration, requiredProtective Coordination Studies, requiredElectrical Blueprint Reading, requiredPower System Study Reports, requiredLow-Voltage Power Distribution, requiredMedium-Voltage Power Distribution, requiredElectrical Installation, requiredCommissioning, requiredElectrical Maintenance, requiredArc Flash and Shock Hazards, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredWord, requiredExcel, requiredOutlook, requiredAVO Certification, nice to haveNETA Certification, nice to haveNICET Certification, nice to haveThermography Certification, requiredANSI Standards, requiredNEC Standards, requiredNFPA Standards, requiredIEEE Standards, requiredNETA Standards, requiredLifting and Carrying, requiredTravel, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required5+ Years Electrical Troubleshooting Experience, required5+ Years Electrical Testing Experience, required5+ Years Electrical Test Set Experience, requiredMust Be 18+, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredFleet Vehicle Program Eligibility, requiredUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, requiredAssociate Degree, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 529077

Position Location: This role will travel to support customers on-site 100% of the time in Reno, Nevada.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us !

Electrical Service Specialists perform semi-complex startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical power systems. These power systems include, but are not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear/switchboard, protective relays, motor control centers, VFDs, cable, and metering and backup power supplies.

As an Electrical Service Specialist, you will:

  • Lead basic to semi-complex installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems and service installed jobs and service agreements. Tasks are associated with maintenance and testing of switchgear/switchboard, motor controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, and surge protection devices. Responsible for vibration analysis and metering, battery maintenance and testing, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance.

  • Install wiring and connect to the power source. Perform emergency troubleshooting of power distribution products and third-party equipment. Perform service upgrades, reconditioning, retrofits, etc. for low-voltage power distribution products and systems.

  • Perform onsite technical and operational support in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of equipment and systems of a complex nature. Perform site surveys to develop base or installation design plans.

  • Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections. Train customers to maintain and adjust equipment. Provide advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and mentor lower-level employees. Complete and submit reports covering all job activity. Responsible for maintaining tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc.

  • Plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material dollar costs, and transportation expenses to complete proposals. Review task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; provide guidance throughout the project duration.

  • Must be available to respond to emergency and relief assignments.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED

  • 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and the ability to obtain thermography certification

  • 5+ years of experience with electrical testing, including but not limited to primary current injection testing, resistance testing, dielectric testing, and thermal scans on medium and low-voltage electrical systems

  • 5+ years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, transformer power factor testing and other power system test practices and procedures

  • On-the-job or educational experience with:

  • Interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays

  • Reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports

  • Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distributions systems

  • The arc flash and shock hazards of 13.8 kV and the following electrical equipment: Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear

  • ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards

  • Must be able and willing to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

  • Ability to travel up to 100% to customer sites.

  • Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree

  • AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications

Ready to create your own journey?  Join us today!

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-DJ1 #HQ-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse switchgear, motor controls, circuit breaker, panel board, transformer, surge protection, relay, vfd, variable frequency drive, power, AVO, NETA, NICET, arc flash, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $57,120 - $97,920 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Customer Services

How this job compares

Set against the 1,046 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$57–98K/yr
  • US median$65–98K/yr118 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 6% below the US median midpoint ($82K) — in the middle half of Electrical Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 58 open Electrical Technician jobs in California and 1,046 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (699 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 477 of the 1,046 open Electrical Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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