
Field Service Engineer - Power Control Equipment - Northern Kentucky
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Russelectric, a Siemens business, seeks a hands-on, service-oriented Field Service Engineer to support critical power facilities in Northern Kentucky. The role focuses on automatic transfer switch startups, modifications, warranty work, emergency calls, repairs, and preventative maintenance. It requires frequent travel and 24/7 on-call availability. The applicant should show a desire to learn and advance to the Field Service Engineer level.
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Job Family: Electrical Products
Req ID: 525687
At Russelectric®️, a Siemens business, we are dedicated to designing and building custom power control systems and equipment that meet the stringent performance and reliability requirements of critical facilities such as Data Centers, Telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 1955 by Raymond G. Russell, Russelectric®️ has grown into one of the world's most respected manufacturers of automatic transfer switches and power control systems.
As part of Siemens, a global leader in technology and innovation, we continue to uphold Raymond Russell's legacy of excellence and reliability. Together, we are committed to advancing the future of power control solutions, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products and services.
Join us in our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and maintain the highest standards of performance and reliability in the industry. Learn more about our solutions here: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/russelectric.html
We are looking for Field Service Engineer to support critical power facilities. This position will cover Northern Kentucky area. This position requires a qualified, hands-on, service-oriented technician to be involved with automatic transfer switch startups, modifications, warranty and emergency calls. Applicant should show desire to learn and advance to the Field Service Engineer level.
You will make an impact with the following skills and experience:
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Applicant must carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Focus on work related to automatic transfer switches
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Provide technical support of field startups (standard and non-standard systems), warranty efforts, remedial repairs, and preventative maintenance contracts
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Supervising and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines and laws
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Conduct client communication in a highly customer service-oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed
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All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws
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Travel requirements: Up to 80% travel
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
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High School Diploma / GED
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3+ years experience with the following:
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Field Service Engineering
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Electrical power including low voltage through medium voltage switchgear in support of critical power facilities (IE data centers, airports, etc…)
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Experience with most types of automatic transfer switch testing
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Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation and customer technical support
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Familiarity with all applicable codes and industry standards
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Proficient in taking care of client interactions and completing projects on time and within budget guidelines
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Strong project management skills with excellent decision making, organization and management capabilities
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Must be self-directed and very committed to customer satisfaction
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Individuals must possess a valid Driver's license in good standing
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Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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5+ years of field service within the power distribution/ protection industry
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Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
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Excellent customer service, time management and follow-up skills
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Power distribution, DC/AC, Voltage Circuit Theory and practical troubleshooting skills
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Organization: Smart Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Customer Services
How this job compares
Set against the 1,216 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$82–120K/yr497 salary ranges
- US median$31–42/hr384 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Kentucky and 1,216 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Eaton Corporation95 open
- Honeywell Technologies82 open
- Siemens (this employer)68 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (853 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 670 of the 1,216 open Field Service Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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