Find Jobs for Military Veterans in Washington D.C.

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DC boasts a large veteran community, with several military installations in DC proper and the surrounding states. Within the last six years, Washington, DC has grown by an estimated 13.6 percent, with any opportunities available across all sectors.

The Top Industries for Veterans in Washington D.C.

DC has long been one of the nation's biggest business hubs. The professional/business services, construction, and education/health industries have seen the biggest growth in DC over the past years, and are projected to continue to increase over the next several years.

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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2140313
Date Posted: 8/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Washington, DC
Category: Engineering
Salary: $57,120 - $97,920

Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will support critical power facilities with the startup, service, troubleshooting, modification, and maintenance of automatic transfer switches and power control equipment. This is a hands-on, customer-facing field service role supporting critical facilities such as data centers, telecommunications facilities, airports, and healthcare environments.

You will provide technical support for field startups, warranty work, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable safety policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of Field Service Engineering experience
Experience with electrical power systems, including low-voltage through medium-voltage switchgear
Experience supporting critical power facilities such as data centers, airports, healthcare facilities, or similar environments
Experience testing automatic transfer switches
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
Experience with power control and automation systems
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and industry standards
Strong customer service and client communication skills
Ability to complete projects on time and within budget guidelines
Strong project management, organization, and decision-making skills
Self-directed and committed to customer satisfaction
Valid driver's license in good standing
Ability to travel up to 80%
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills:

5+ years of field service experience within the power distribution or protection industry
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Power distribution experience
AC/DC electrical knowledge
Voltage and circuit theory knowledge
Advanced practical electrical troubleshooting skills
Excellent time-management and follow-up skills
Experience with automatic transfer switch startups, modifications, warranty work, and preventative maintenance
Experience supporting mission-critical power systems

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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1618767
Date Posted: 3/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Washington, DC
Category: Telecommunication
Salary: $63,000 - $88,000

Job Description

Shift: Primarily daytime hours Mon.-Fri. with flexibility to handle unscheduled calls in your territory

Compensation: Base salary is location-specific and aligned to local market conditions. Final offers are based on experience.

San Francisco / Bay Area: $85-88K

NYC or Newark, NJ: $80-85K

Washington, DC (Metro): $69-73K

Minneapolis, MN: $64-68K

Trenton, NJ or Philadelphia, PA: $63-67K

Charlotte, NC: $63-67K

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: $65K-$70K

Travel: Up to 30% with most service primarily in the greater metro area-based locations.

Position Description:

A successful Field Service Engineer will drive for excellence in customer satisfaction, enjoy troubleshooting, setting up complex systems, and have a passion for learning new technology. You will be a key part of the expanding Field Service team as the company expert at customer sites, ensuring that advanced lighting systems are commissioned properly and serviced post-installation. This role is an integral part of company's customer-focused business model as customers are the foundation of their business. Specific responsibilities include:

Deliver exemplary customer service to company customers in the field.
Become proficient in servicing all Company Systems while following field service procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair company commercial system installations.
Coordinate with on-site contractors and facility managers to ensure proper system installation.
Focus on lifecycle product service (troubleshooting, repair, training end-users, and upgrades)
Serve as a technical expert for legacy systems and products.
Stay aligned to company's culture and values Passionate, Flexible and Adaptable to changing markets, Innovative Thinker, Customer-focused, and Ethical.

Must-Have Skills, Education, and Experience:

3-5 years in electro-mechanical or related field.

Non-Technical:

2 or 4-year college degree, technical school degree, or related military experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Highly organized and accustomed to a fast-paced work schedule
Valid driver's license with ability to pass background checks and drug screens as required.

Technical:

Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems.
Computer / IT networking experience desired.

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Field Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 5300454
Date Posted: 1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Washington, DC
Category: Industrial
Salary: $30 - $42

Job Description

The Field Service Technician (FST) supports customers with on-site service, technical support, and training.

Location: DC/VA/MD Commutable to airport
Pay: $30 - $42/hr.
Travel/Schedule:

Approximately 75% overnight travel; typically 3 weeks out of the month traveling to customer sites across the U.S., with occasional regional travel.
When not traveling, work from home completing paperwork, providing technical support, and assisting with housing loadouts.

Responsibilities include:

Commissioning new equipment and performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing equipment
Providing telephone and on-site customer support
Preparing detailed Field Service Reports (FSRs) documenting work performed and equipment performance
Training at the Tulsa, OK home office, followed by on-the-job training (OJT) with experienced FSTs before autonomous work

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical service support on existing installations to ensure systems meet building codes and operate efficiently
Program and commission control systems and integrate them with building automation systems
Work with multiple control systems across different sites
Communicate directly with customers to resolve site-specific issues
Document service calls, including follow-up requirements
Replace failed parts, controllers, wiring, relays, and devices as needed
Maintain courteous and professional interactions with customers
Verify devices, panels, and annunciators of control projects
Ensure timely software backups for projects and software development
Complete timesheets, service work orders, and other required paperwork accurately and on time

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Strong electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems such as AC/DC motors, industrial controls, compressors, backup generators, etc.
Ability to use volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, and troubleshoot basic electric/electronic circuitry
Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic diagrams
Working understanding of AC power circuitry (including breakers, multi-phase power, 120VAC)
Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces
Service-minded and customer-focused

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