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Field Service Engineer-Power Control Equipment - Charlotte

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Charlotte, NCFull-time$78–106K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$78–106K/yr
Location
Charlotte, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer supports critical power facilities in the Charlotte, NC area, working on automatic transfer switch startups, modifications, warranty and emergency calls. The role provides technical support for field startups, repairs and preventive maintenance, with up to 80% travel and 24/7 on-call availability. The posting seeks a hands-on, service-oriented technician and prefers five or more years of power distribution or protection industry field service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Field Service EngineeringElectrical Power SystemsAutomatic Transfer Switch TestingSchematic ReadingBlueprint ReadingPower ControlAutomationTechnical SupportCodes and Industry StandardsClient InteractionProject ManagementDecision MakingOrganizationManagementSelf-DirectionCustomer SatisfactionPower DistributionDC/ACVoltage Circuit TheoryTroubleshootingCustomer ServiceTime ManagementFollow-Up

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3+ Years ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship5+ Years Field Service ExperienceAssociate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Full job description

Job Family: Electrical Products

Req ID: 528430

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.

We are looking for Field Service Engineer to support critical power facilities. This position will be based out of the Charlotte, NC 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:

  • Applicant must carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Focus on work related to automatic transfer switches

  • Provide technical support of field startups (standard and non-standard systems), warranty efforts, remedial repairs, and preventative maintenance contracts

  • Supervising and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines and laws

  • 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

  • All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws

  • Travel requirements: Up to 80% travel

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma / GED

  • 3+ years experience with the following:

  • Field Service Engineering

  • Electrical power including low voltage through medium voltage switchgear in support of critical power facilities (IE data centers, airports, etc…)

  • Experience with most types of automatic transfer switch testing

  • Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation and customer technical support

  • Familiarity with all applicable codes and industry standards

  • Proficient in taking care of client interactions and completing projects on time and within budget guidelines

  • Strong project management skills with excellent decision making, organization and management capabilities

  • Must be self-directed and very committed to customer satisfaction

  • Individuals must possess a valid Driver's license in good standing

  • Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of field service within the power distribution/ protection industry

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

  • Excellent customer service, time management and follow-up skills

  • Power distribution, DC/AC, Voltage Circuit Theory and practical troubleshooting skills

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$78k $106K

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Customer Services

How this job compares

Set against the 1,261 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–106K/yr
  • US median$82–120K/yr503 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $92K, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($99K) — in the middle half of Field Service Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Field Service Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 1,261 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
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 (903 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 667 of the 1,261 open Field Service Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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