Field Service Engineer, Medium Voltage III, Midwest

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer, Medium Voltage III, Midwest role is field-based across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; candidates must reside in the Midwest region. Compensation is $44–$59 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. The role requires approximately 80% travel, primarily to Midwest customer sites, with occasional travel elsewhere in the United States and internationally. SMA America develops solar inverter technology and solutions for photovoltaic power systems. This experienced field resource leads crews performing advanced testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems. The role provides technical leadership, safety oversight, project coordination, and customer communication to support safe, reliable execution of medium- and high-voltage work.

What you'll do

• Lead job-site safety briefings and crews testing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical equipment
• install, test, and maintain circuit breakers, transformers, grounding and battery systems, and switchgear
• troubleshoot electrical and control systems and analyze test results
• direct repairs and maintenance
• prepare and approve reports and project documentation
• coordinate complex field projects
• train and mentor Level I and Level II Field Service Engineers
• coordinate with engineering, project teams, and customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field service engineer

medium voltage

midwest region

sma america

electrical testing

substation equipment

circuit breakers

transformers

switchgear

crew leadership

approximately 80% travel

$44–$59/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
• 401(k) match
• company vehicle
• SMA-sponsored AVO certification training
• professional development and training.

Why this role

Approximately 80% regional travel; standard rotations are about two weeks onsite, with weekends home possible when site conditions allow; company vehicle provided; SMA-sponsored AVO certification training.

About the employer

SMA America is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.