Electrical Field Engineer

Electrical Field Engineer at Richard, Wayne & Roberts Electrical Field Engineer at Richard, Wayne & Roberts in East Chicago, Indiana Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are partnering on a confidential search for an experienced Electrical Field Service Technician / Engineer to support multiple industrial facilities. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in medium to high voltage electrical systems, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and field-based technical support. This position offers a mix of office and field work and requires someone who can work independently, make sound technical decisions, and support critical plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment Support substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, battery/UPS systems, and protective relays Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities Lead and coordinate maintenance projects, shutdown work, and equipment repairs Conduct predictive testing including IR thermography, transformer oil analysis, partial discharge, and power quality studies Support motors and related equipment in industrial environments Maintain documentation, reports, and maintenance records Travel to multiple facilities as needed

Qualifications:

5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience OR Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology Strong experience with medium voltage systems (5kV-15kV required) Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial power systems Ability to work independently in a field-based environment Strong communication and organizational skills Comfortable working in industrial settings, elevated areas, and varying weather conditions

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology Journeyman Electrician background High voltage experience up to 138kV Experience with CMMS systems (Infor EAM or similar) Understanding of controls/instrumentation systems and industrial codes/standards