_{07th August, 2025}

Career Opportunity: Switchgear Products Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Field-based & Regional Offices
Full Time, Direct Hire Position
$40-$75 per Hour Plus OT & Bonuses

Our client — a national leader in disaster resilience, infrastructure innovation, and cutting-edge power distribution systems — is expanding its elite Field Services team across North America and is now on the hunt for a subject matter expert (SME). Please note this is being posted in multiple states as they have over 9 field offices (and are still growing.)

�� What You’ll Do
This position serves as the technical subject matter expert for low and medium voltage switchgear systems, supporting field service operations across North America through system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of power distribution products.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and support for field technicians during commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of LV/MV switchgear, power breakers, and protection relays.
• Lead integration of new power technologies into existing systems, ensuring compatibility, performance, and alignment with customer-specific designs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues in the field, working closely with internal teams and external equipment vendors.
• Analyze and optimize power system performance, implement reliability improvements, and document system configurations and upgrades.
• Participate in site startups, punch list resolution, factory testing, and project execution planning for field service initiatives.

Travel up to 50% for site work, training sessions, and factory testing, including independent or team-based commissioning efforts.

�� You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) with multiple years of electrical engineering experience, including several years working with LV switchgear and power breakers.
• Skilled in power system controls, protective relays, and monitoring technologies, including EPMS, BMS, and data center systems.
• Proficient in communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, OPC, DNP3, TCP/IP, IoT, and related tools like Loop2k and Modscan.
• Familiar with major power distribution equipment and components from ABB, Schneider, and Janitza.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret technical documentation and resolve complex system issues both remotely and on-site.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

��️ What THEY Offer
�� Top-tier hourly pay with generous overtime and bonus potential
�� Full benefits for you and your family — medical, dental, vision, disability
�� 401(k) + HSA with employer contributions
�� Tuition reimbursement and technical/leadership training programs
�� Annual pay and performance reviews
�� Company vehicle for field use
�� Frequent travel with per diem and expense coverage

�� Apply Now – Send your resume to sarah@powercareers.net

�� Questions? Reach out and let’s talk about your future in field service!

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Why Work/Partner with the Team at Power Careers? 
The greatest value we bring to you as a candidate lies in three key areas: ACCESS to top employers, ABILITY to thoroughly evaluate technical skill experience, and EXPERTISE in guiding you through the employment offer process. Here's how we make this possible:

• Direct Access to Decision Makers: We’ve built strong relationships with Presidents, Owners, and Operations Executives nationwide. These leaders turn to us daily for their talent needs, giving you an edge in connecting with opportunities that are not easily found or widely advertised.
• Personalized, Human-Driven Support: Our team of dedicated recruiters focuses solely on talent sourcing and placement—no automated bots here! We offer one-on-one meetings via Teams or phone calls, ensuring a deep dive into your career goals and confirming the best fit for all parties.
• Industry-Specific Expertise: As specialists in this niche, we thoroughly understand the equipment, manufacturers, and skill sets our clients need. We verify your experience to ensure it aligns with client expectations, maximizing your chances of success.
• Real-Time Opportunities: We connect you to career openings as they emerge, working directly with top decision-makers. This means no delays from internal recruitment bottlenecks or the frustration of being lost in an ATS system.
• Complete Confidentiality: Your privacy is our priority. We safeguard your candidacy, allowing you to explore new opportunities without concern while maintaining your current employment.

At Power Careers, we specifically recruit for and support mission-critical power, electrical power, renewable energy, utility, electric and smart grid development, data center growth, digital and electrical infrastructure, construction, and the electric vehicle (EV) markets. This includes industries in power generation, power distribution, power transmission, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs), electrical contracting, power quality, back-up power, packaged power, battery power, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power protection and controls, electrical testing, power equipment maintenance, acceptance testing, commissioning, solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, and geothermal energy.

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