Field Service Technician

Company Overview

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA‑accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. With the Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, Shermco handles all electrical needs with emphasis on safety and client service. If it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Field Electrical Engineer

Arden Hills, MN

USD $40.00 - $52.00 per hour

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Drive to customer jobsites in a company provided vehicle across the state, some of which are in remote locations.
• Review, interpret, and understand wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope.
• Fully understand customer needs and requirements.
• Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning.
• Develop a test plan to implement relaying project using customer provided prints and documentation.
• Apply settings and perform functional test of microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment.
• Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications.
• Develop livening procedures for placing new equipment into service.
• Perform end‑to‑end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems.
• Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc‑flash, and protective device coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems studies; internship in a related industry a plus.
• FE or EIT certification desirable.
• Comfortable safely working in the vicinity of high‑voltage transmission lines.
• Independent, accurate, and capable of making good decisions.
• Willingness to be hands on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is NOT AN OFFICE JOB).
• Smart, quick learner, adaptive, able to use good judgment, dependable.
• Strong computer skills.
• SCADA knowledge a plus.
• Clear communication in English, verbally and written, directly to customers and co‑workers.
• Good background check and Drug‑Free policy compliance.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, full arm/hand functionality, stand and walk for long periods.
• Fit for duty physical exam pass requirement (if required).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Minimum 40% travel.

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.