Medium Voltage Field Service Engineer III, Central Region

The role

The Medium Voltage Field Service Engineer III leads crews in testing, inspecting, and maintaining high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment. This role involves troubleshooting complex substation systems and providing technical leadership during commissioning and field operations.

What you will do

• Leads daily job site safety briefings
• Leads crews in testing, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Installs, tests, and maintains electrical apparatus including circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear
• Performs complex troubleshooting of electrical and control systems
• Analyzes test results to validate system performance
• Applies high voltage test equipment to identify root causes for quality reports
• Consults schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to resolve issues
• Directs repair, replacement, and maintenance activities
• Prepares, reviews, and approves detailed technical reports
• Trains, mentors, and qualifies Level I and Level II technicians

Required qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Crew leadership and project coordination experience in the field
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours occasionally
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets SMA insurance requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Expert knowledge of high voltage test equipment
• Experience performing power factor, megger, CT ratio and saturation, and hipot testing
• Extensive knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear
• Prior experience with cold weld patch repairs and field transformer repairs
• Certifications through the AVO Training Institute or another accredited institution or trade school (Medium Voltage Transformer Levels I and II, Switch Gear and Circuit Breaker Maintenance with ground

Nice to have

• NETA Level III or IV certification
• A military technical background
• Advanced knowledge of power plant measurement devices and techniques
• Knowledge of solar or alternative energy markets
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Aetna or Kaiser in California
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums
• Up to $1,500 a year to HSA on the high deductible plan
• $0 employee only dental and vision options
• Short and long term disability
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Company vehicle provided

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship or operating under a temporary work permit are not eligible

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, a company at the forefront of solar inverter technology since 1981. Headquartered in Rocklin, California, it provides solutions for residential rooftops to large scale utility plants.