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job summary: Our client is a leading national design-build and construction management firm specializing in complex, high-availability projects across the Mission Critical (Data Center) and Industrial sectors. We are urgently expanding our field staff and seek sharp, proactive engineers to ensure the quality and speed of our power infrastructure delivery. Position Summary The Field Engineer is a technical expert responsible for on-site quality assurance, complex system testing, and technical support during the execution phase of mission-critical power projects. This role serves as the critical liaison between the engineering office, equipment vendors, and field construction crews, ensuring strict compliance with design specifications.   location: Sterling, Virginia job type: Permanent salary: $150,000 - 200,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Develop and execute system test scripts based on schematics, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and logic diagrams to validate automation, protection, and interlock system performance. Support PLC and relay configuration and testing, including basic programming, upload/download, troubleshooting, and logic validation for SEL, ABB, and Siemens protection and control systems. Provide technical expertise across power system components, including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, CTs, PTs, metering, and protective relaying. Lead quality assurance activities with vendors, including coordination, submittal reviews, and on-site Factory Witness Testing (FAT) to ensure equipment meets all design-build specifications. Partner with field execution teams (foremen, QA/QC, superintendents) to support installation, testing, and commissioning of safety mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical interlock systems. Requirements 5+ years of experience in electrical construction, power systems, technical field support, or equipment commissioning, with hands-on medium-voltage systems exposure. Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, with proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control/logic diagrams. Prior experience working for or closely with major power equipment manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, Schneider) is strongly preferred. Travel and Location Travel: Ability to accommodate up to 75% travel nationwide to data center project sites. Location Preference: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is the ideal location (central hub for efficient national travel). Candidates located near the following regional offices will also be considered: San Jose, Portland, Gallatin (TN), Sterling (VA), Charlotte, and Austin (TX).   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Field Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Ready for great manufacturing, warehouse or industrial job opportunities? Take the first one by joining our team and finding your next growth opportunity in a safety- and team-oriented warehouse environment. Specifically, we're hiring skilled assemblers who enjoy working with their hands or simply dependable employees who are looking to learn a new trade. No previous experience is required for most of these roles. If that sounds like you, click to apply today!location: Germantown, MDwork hours: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PMdress code:Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Pants without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Closed toe and non slip footwear only. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.