Field Service Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-5 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs
• Hands-on experience with industrial controls and/or field instrumentation
• Familiarity with instrumentation such as temperature and pressure gauges
• Electrical Engineering degree
• Experience with industrial PLC platforms, such as Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, or ABB controls
• Ability to troubleshoot controls systems in the field
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Comfortable with extensive travel and being in the field essentially 100% of the time
• Ability to support demanding field schedules, including 6x10 or potentially 7x12-hour weeks

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking Field Service Engineers for Controls for a top power generation and industrial controls client. These engineers will work hands-on in the field supporting the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade of critical control systems. The role will be heavily focused on PLCs and instrumentation, with engineers supporting new power generation facilities and working directly with clients throughout commissioning and startup. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Controls or Electrical Engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, extensive travel, and gaining exposure to large-scale power generation systems. Candidates with Siemens, T3000, ABB, Allen-Bradley, turbine, generator, or power plant experience will be especially valuable.

Day-to-Day:

• Travel to client sites to support controls projects in the field
• Supervise and support installation and commissioning of control systems for new power generation facilities
• Provide technical support during installation and startup of new control cabinets
• Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, and associated control systems
• Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing control cabinets and systems
• Work directly with customers to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Coordinate with internal teams and onsite personnel throughout commissioning
• Support instrumentation, controls, turbines, generators, and other power-generation equipment depending on the project