Job Description

NOW HIRING: FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Remote | Nationwide Travel Required | Portland, OR Region Preferred

Location: Remote (Portland, OR area preferred) with nationwide travel
Schedule: Full-time | Travel required (overnight and extended assignments)
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, technical expertise, and market data—top-of-range compensation is reserved for candidates who demonstrate strong, job-relevant experience and independent field capability

If you’re an electrical engineer who prefers solving real problems in the field—and can operate independently while representing the company on-site—this role will feel like a natural fit.

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we’re looking for a Field Service Electrical Engineer who can diagnose, troubleshoot, and support complex crane and hoist systems across the country.

This is not a desk-based engineering role—this is field execution where you are the technical authority on-site.

You won’t get lost here—your work will be seen, and it will matter.

What This Role Really Is

This is a field-based engineering role—you’ll spend most of your time traveling to customer sites, troubleshooting electrical and control systems, and being accountable for system performance, safety, and customer outcomes with minimal supervision

Who Thrives Here (and Who Doesn’t)

You’ll do well here if you:

• Take ownership of field issues and solve problems without waiting for direction
• Are comfortable working independently in customer environments
• Can communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

This role is likely not a fit if you:

• Prefer office-based or highly structured engineering work
• Need constant support or supervision
• Are not comfortable with travel, field conditions, or customer-facing responsibility

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Learn ACECO service standards, safety expectations, and reporting processes
• Begin performing diagnostics and troubleshooting with increasing independence
• Build credibility with customers through professionalism and technical competence
• Accurately document findings, repairs, and recommendations
• Take ownership of more complex field assignments

Why Join Our Team at American Crane? (Check us out on YouTube here)

• Field Authority – Operate as the technical expert on-site
• Autonomy & Trust – High independence with strong internal support
• Technical Challenge – Work on complex electrical systems, PLCs, and controls
• Variety – Diverse environments, equipment, and problem sets
• Growth – Expand expertise in industrial controls, automation, and crane systems

What You’ll Do

Field Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on cranes and hoists
• Troubleshoot 480 VAC / 3-phase systems, control panels, and industrial equipment
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, VFD, and automation-related issues

Technical Execution & Field Work

• Use advanced electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools
• Operate and maintain field equipment including hoists, lifts, and forklifts
• Execute work safely and in compliance with all company and customer standards

Customer Interaction & Communication

• Communicate findings, recommendations, and system status clearly
• Represent ACECO professionally at customer sites
• Build trust through technical competence and reliability

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete accurate service reports and documentation
• Track work performed, findings, and follow-up needs
• Maintain accountability for service quality and reporting accuracy

Travel & Field Support

• Travel nationwide to support service, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Support engineering or shop operations when not in the field
• Participate in extended or overnight travel assignments as required

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical and control systems
• Strong hands-on field experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of relays, circuits, contactors, and control panels
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
• Experience with PLC and VFD programming and troubleshooting
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment

Skills & Attributes

• High level of independence and ownership
• Strong problem-solving ability in real-world environments
• Professional, customer-facing communication skills
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline
• Alignment with ACECO values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

Preferred Experience

• Experience servicing overhead cranes and hoists
• Familiarity with servo motors, Beckhoff drives, or similar systems
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain

REQUIREMENTS

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and travel requirements
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when required
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance training
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company expectations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

• Ability to travel nationwide, including overnight and extended assignments (up to ~3 months per year)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain a REAL ID or valid U.S. Passport
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities and secure sites
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and operate in confined spaces
• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to weather, noise, and equipment

Work Environment

• Field-based role at industrial customer sites across the U.S.
• Exposure to energized electrical systems, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Work performed at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements

What’s In It For You?

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, we invest in professionals who take ownership and deliver results in real-world environments.

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one
• Generous paid time off with rollover each year
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and technical development opportunities
• High-autonomy field role with real responsibility
• Exposure to advanced electrical systems, PLCs, and automation
• Nationwide travel with diverse work environments
• Opportunity to operate as a technical authority in the field

What to Expect from Our Hiring Process

• Every application is reviewed by our internal team—we do not rely on automated screening tools
• Qualified candidates typically hear from us within 2 business days
• We aim to keep the process clear, efficient, and professional

How to Apply:

We hire people who take ownership of their work—if that sounds like you, we encourage you submit your application online HERE!

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

This position requires:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.