Field Service Engineer
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Hitachi
Mount Pleasant, PA, US
Summary
Plan and execute technical field assignments for the installation, testing, and repair of high voltage switch-gear and GIS substations. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and prepare detailed technical reports to improve performance.
Job Description
Location:
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job ID:
R0134134
Date Posted:
2026-06-22
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
Yes
Job Description:
Field Service Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania). Plan and execute technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, testing, commissioning, or repair of high voltage switch-gear apparatus. Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment. Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage circuit breakers and GIS substations (69kV through 550kV). Perform and document field tests such as SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance. Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions. Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements. Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience. Develop recommendations and prepare written reports. Maintain detailed records and logs. Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction. Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience managing projects, crews, and schedules at construction sites
- Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- Executing safety practices for high voltage substations and safety and environmental practices relating to handling sulfur-hexafluoride
- Reading complex electrical diagrams in ANSI and IEC standards
- Performing and documenting field tests including SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance
- Must have 4 years of experience in:
- Working with gas insulated switchgear (GIS) up to 550 kV, including installing, commissioning, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting
- Experience may be acquired prior to completion of degree
- Must hold a GIS equipment installation and commissioning certification.
- Must be willing to travel domestically 80%.
- Position reports to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, but may telecommute from any location in the U.S.
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Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Zurich
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Zurich