Field Service Engineer - Columbus, OH

Job Description

Title: Field Service Engineer


Location: Columbus, OH


Pay Rate: $35-$45/hour + mileage reimbursement + 5% bonus (based on location, experience, education, and skill level)
Schedule: Always on-call (nights, weekends, holidays)
Hours: 40-50 hours per week on average
Travel: 100% regional travel required
Vehicle: Must use personal vehicle
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Company credit card provided for gas, parking, meals, and job-related expenses

Requirements

• 3-5 years of electrical experience, including high-voltage work
• Strong troubleshooting and technical skills
• Excellent client communication and customer service abilities
• Must be reliable, flexible, and comfortable working on-call

What You'll Do

• Perform installation supervision, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage distribution gear, transformers, and related power equipment
• Prepare technical reports, test sheets, and track tools, spare parts, and consumables
• Follow safety regulations for both company standards and customer sites
• Attend onsite meetings and coordinate with Project Management teams
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers to share updates and escalate needs
• Deliver high-quality customer service and represent the company professionally
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as needed

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Electrical Power Distribution or 5+ years of relevant field service experience
• Military experience preferred
• Data center or mission-critical system experience a plus
• Hands-on experience with:
  - Electrical power distribution systems
  - Power monitoring systems
  - AC/DC electrical power
  - Communication protocols
• 3-5 years experience with low-voltage switchgear or power distribution equipment (preferred)
• Knowledge of UL standards (UL67, UL1008, UL1008S, UL60950, UL891, UL1558, etc.)
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Ability to use electrical test equipment (multimeters, current meters, etc.)

What You'll Receive

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Matching 401(k)
• Vacation & paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.


Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Recruiting Team Lead

Max Francis is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where he has been a valued member of the team for more than seven years. He focuses on supporting a key Flex account, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term career path.

Max understands that making a career move is a major life decision. He enjoys helping candidates navigate the ever-changing job market and hiring process with confidence, clarity, and support. His goal is to help each candidate take the next meaningful step in their career while finding the right long-term professional home.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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