Field Service Engineer - Columbus, OH
Job Description
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
- 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 protocols3–5 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
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.