Senior Field Service Engineer

Senior Field Service Engineer - Boilers

Northern New Jersey / NYC

$100,000 to $150,000 + Overtime + Vehicle

A well-established, family-owned provider in the heat, energy, and fuel oil systems sector is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to deliver high-level field service and technical support across industrial and commercial customer sites in Northern New Jersey and New York City.

This role combines hands-on troubleshooting, commissioning, and service work across low- and high-pressure boiler systems, fuel oil systems, burners, and associated controls. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical representative in the field, supporting customers while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve boiler, burner, and fuel oil control issues reported by customers.

• Perform installation, start-up, service, and maintenance activities on industrial and commercial boiler systems.

• Identify required parts and scopes of work; coordinate with the sales team to generate follow-up repair and service quotations.

• Configure, program, and commission combustion controls and related systems in accordance with engineering direction.

• Provide complete documentation including updated configurations, programs, and marked-up drawings to home-office engineering teams.

• Promote parts, service, and long-term support offerings while acting as a professional ambassador in the field.

• Travel daily to customer job sites throughout Northern New Jersey and occasionally NYC.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of steam and hot water boilers, including low- and high-pressure systems.

• Hands-on experience with gas, oil, and combination burners, combustion systems, and associated electrical and control circuits.

• Experience calibrating transmitters and working with instrumentation and control hardware.

• Knowledge of piping systems, fabrication, and welding practices.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in field environments.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field service or engineering experience within boiler, combustion, or thermal systems.

• Valid driver's license.

• OSHA certification preferred.

• TWIC certification preferred.

• Experience working in boiler rooms, cogeneration facilities, and industrial process environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000-$150,000 (depending on experience)

• Overtime pay

• Travel pay

• Company vehicle

• Company cell phone

• Company health insurance

• Matching 401(k)