Field Engineer

Job overview

The Field Engineer is an onsite role based in Pleasanton, CA, with a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year. This position performs testing activities independently, analyzes equipment condition, and provides technical guidance to junior technicians. This role serves as a key field resource supporting project execution, customer relationships, and operational excellence. By ensuring safety compliance and technical quality, the Field Engineer contributes to the successful delivery of electrical power system projects.

What you'll do

• Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning testing of electrical power equipment and systems.
• Test, inspect, evaluate, troubleshoot, maintain, and document: Low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, Protective relays, Power transformers, Instrument transformers, Circuit breakers, Motor control centers, Automatic transfer switches, Power cables, Battery systems, Grounding systems, Protective and control systems.
• Analyze test data and determine equipment condition, serviceability, and recommended corrective actions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical power systems and equipment.
• Lead field activities on assigned projects and coordinate work with customers, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, testing procedures, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Perform and supervise electrical switching activities within assigned qualifications and company procedures.
• Prepare and review field reports, test documentation, deficiency reports, and technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning activities.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Testing Technician I and Testing Technician II personnel.
• Support emergency response activities, outages, startup activities, commissioning projects, and critical shutdowns.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pleasanton ca

abm industries

field engineer

technician

electrical testing

onsite

no on-call

$60k-$80k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Why this role

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, field service, industrial maintenance, utility operations, power generation, data center operations, or related electrical power systems work.

About the employer

ABM Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.