Field Service Engineer
Intellectt INC10 months ago
Merrifield, VA, United States
On-site
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Field Service Engineer – Long term Contract position based in Northern VA (near Dulles Airport). In this role, you will work hands-on with electrical power distribution equipment by traveling to customer sites to install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Install & Maintain Electrical Equipment: Install and set up new units, test equipment to ensure proper operation, commission systems, perform routine maintenance, and repair or replace faulty parts.
- Complete Documentation: Write service reports, complete test sheets, and accurately track tools and spare parts.
- Follow Safety Rules: Adhere to company safety policies and site-specific procedures – safety is paramount.
- Work with Different Teams: Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors, and customer teams during site meetings.
- Provide Customer Support: Act as the company’s representative at job sites by addressing customer questions, resolving issues, and escalating technical problems as necessary.
- Improve Processes: Identify opportunities to enhance work safety, quality, and overall efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Education/Experience: Either an associate degree in electrical power or 5+ years of hands-on experience.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, experience with AC/DC power, power monitoring, communication protocols, ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and proficiency in using electrical testing tools (e.g., multimeters, current meters). Familiarity with UL safety standards (UL67, 1008, 891, 1558, etc.) is required.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, troubleshooting ability, capacity to work independently, and a professional, customer-focused attitude.
- Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to travel 80–90% of the time; and availability to work weekends, overtime, on-call, and respond to emergencies within 2 hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Military or data center background is a plus.
Required Skills
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Electrical Equipment Installation
UL Safety Standards
Electrical Testing Tools
Customer Support
Team Collaboration
Maintenance
AC/DC Power Knowledge
Electrical Schematics Reading